floor framing

Trus Joist expert Steve Rudowsky discusses proper techniques and allowable locations and sizes for making holes for plumbing, wiring, and ductwork in TJI joists.

Construction continues on FHB House Nebraska as framer Mark Henrichson and his team lay AdvanTech subflooring and start to raise the walls.

Watch Framer Mark Henrichson transfer the layout from the plans to the new foundation as the crew on FHB House Nebraska preps for floor framing.

Quality at the plant is hit or miss, so a flat floor means tweaking trusses on the job.

With mudsills and support beams in place, fill in the joists to complete the floor framing.

If you want to get the first-floor platform right, squaring and leveling the mudsills is a critical first step.

Here's a glossary of all the parts of the frame from mudsills to collar ties.

Kiley, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about gravel paths and metal railings, before taking questions on restoring historic windows, undersized floor joists, and moldy framing lumber.

Professional framer Larry Haun demonstrates how to efficiently cut and install mudsills, beams, joists, and stairs in the first of three classic Fine Homebuilding videos.

The crew gets feedback on door bevels and heat-pump water heaters before taking questions on matching moldings to a house style, converting a seasonal cabin to year-round use, and what to do about Sawzall-wielding plumbers.