Vermont 2017: Framing - Fine Homebuilding

Framing

FHB House Framing in Pictures — Roof System
Gussets and 2x4s make a deep-sloped ceiling for a thick layer of insulation.
FHB House Framing in Pictures — Walls and Floor
Thick walls designed for continuous, full-depth insulation at the floor joists work well for production building.
Built for Comfort: Envelope and Mechanical Decisions
Although keeping costs low informs decisions about the envelope and mechanical systems, homeowner comfort gets the final say.
Second-Floor Air Barrier
The interior air barrier is installed before framing the interior walls.
Max Nail Guns Prove Popular at the FHB House Build
The crew foreman likes the new nail guns.
Detailing Window and Door Openings
Thick walls mean tying together inner and outer rough openings.
Engineered Headers
Weyerhaeuser Parallam PSL beams are quick to install and offer strong support.
Extra-Deep Roof Framing
The FHB House includes a clever approach to creating 20-in.-deep rafter bays for extra dense-pack cellulose insulation.
FHB House 2017: Framing
The double-sided assembly gives the project its 12-in.-thick walls.
Floor Framing Hung Off a Ledger
Hanging a floor system off balloon-framed walls isn't too different from platform framing.

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