Journal of Light Construction: Framing

Chappell Master Framer Square

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:21:19 EST

This precise, American-made, stainless-steel layout instrument has unique decimal scales and patented rafter tables

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

With the Chappell Master Framer, you can calculate cuts for complex roof frames

Repairable Moment Frame

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:06:56 EST

The Strong Frame SMF withstands earthquakes better than most special moment frames, says Simpson

Framing Fix for a Faulty Foundation

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:46:55 EST

A foundation that is out-of-level and out-of-square can be fixed by shimming the joists, notching the plates, and adjusting their position on the foundation wall.

Beetle-Killed, Blue-Stained Pine Goes Looking For Buyers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:16:18 EST

People like blue cheese. Why not blue-stained beetle-killed wood?

New Design Values Issued for Southern Pine

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:50:27 EST

The American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) has voted to accept new design values for Southern Pine lumber, including all sizes and grades of dimensional lumber.

Heavy-Duty Truss Hangers

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:31:45 EST

Simpson's new truss hangers are said to have some of the highest loads in the industry

Framing Decks With Steel Joists

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:20:23 EST

A New Jersey deck builder describes the advantages of steel framing

Roof Truss Repair

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:51:19 EST

Field repairs should always be designed by an engineer

Lifting a 600-Pound Beam

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:58 EST

Contributors to the Rough Framing Forum discuss preferred ways to lift heavy framing members

Precut Framing

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:25:50 EST

Factory-cut engineered joists and rafters can reduce labor costs and job-site waste

Testing Florida's Gable-End Retrofit Rules

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:07:35 EST

Since 2007, Florida has required contractors to reinforce the wall-to-roof connection during some remodeling or re-roofing work.

Cutting Holes in Sheathing

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:28:49 EST

Openings in a braced wall could interrupt the load path

Making Sense of Spray Foam and Ignition Barriers

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:41:52 EST

Prescriptive ignition barriers aren’t the only route to compliance. Spray foam can also be protected with an intumescent coating.

October Hearing Set for Southern Pine Downgrade

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:50:33 EST

Southern Pine lumber will get new engineering strength values and new span tables with reduced spans for visually graded lumber.

Walking on Attic Cellulose

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:30:46 EST

When framing is buried beneath loose-fill cellulose, move slowly and carefully, and fill in any excavated areas

Stiffening a Pony Wall

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:28:31 EST

Rigid framing for a low wall with one freestanding end

Weathered Wood

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:23:10 EST

Montana Ghost Wood comes from dead standing trees, mostly spruce and lodgepole killed by beetles and forest fires

Shine On, Lustron

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:44:12 EST

These vintage prefabricated steel homes have stood the test of time

Lights ... Camera ... No Action: Authorities Postpone Revision of Southern Pine Design Values

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:50:17 EST

Last week's meeting of the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) was supposed to be the beginning of the end game in the revision of official design values for Southern Pine dimensional lumber.