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  • The Hole Truth: How to Properly Place, Cut and Drill Holes in TJI’s

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

  • Installing Floor Joists and Laying Subfloor

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

  • Locating and Installing Mudsills

    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.

  • Successful Floors With Trusses

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

  • Installing Floor Joists

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

  • Floor Framing Starts with the Mudsills

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

  • Components of a House Frame

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

  • Podcast 239: Old Windows, Bouncy Floors, and Moldy Lumber

    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.

  • Framing Floors and Stairs with Larry Haun

    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.

  • Podcast 217: Architecturally Correct Trim, Keeping a Cabin Warm, and Fixes for Butchered Floor Joists

    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.

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