Journal of Light Construction: Foundations & Framing

Formwork for Carpenters

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:37:50 EST

Developed by a Utah contractor, the Spider Tie system is for builders and remodelers who want to do their own formwork

Ultimate Framer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:01 EST

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

Warmer, Drier Basements

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:46:09 EST

Superior Wallsí XiPlus foundation panels have an insulation value of R-21

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

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

No More Sonotubes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:14:17 EST

Reinforced-concrete Perma-Columns keep wood posts away from ground moisture

Crawlspace Cover

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:28:21 EST

The 8 Mil Floor Liner is durable and easy to install, says the maker

Shrink-Resistant Floor Tie Screw

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 02:35:54 EST

The SDWF structural wood screw is designed to help compensate for a structure's shrinkage over time

Flex-Drain Expandable Drain Pipe

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:04:15 EST

Flex-Drain holds its shape like a giant bendy straw, eliminating the need to cut pipes and insert fittings

Guardrail System for Fall Protection

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:22:58 EST

The Horizontal Under-Eave Guardrail System is an easy-on, easy-off rooftop railing for use with trusses.

Coated I-Joists

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:11:22 EST

PKI Engineered I-Joists get their distinctive pink color from a nontoxic coating that the maker says resists fire, repels water, and prevents mold growth.

Product: Altruwood Hand-Hewn Beams

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 06:01:08 EST

Timber from dismantled barns in New England and the Midwest.

No-Leak Membrane for Concrete Footings

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:59:49 EST

The Delta Footing Barrier is a three-ply impermeable membrane that goes on top of freshly poured footings before the foundation is built.

Post Wrap

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:59:08 EST

Versatex has added 4-by-6-inch and 8-by-8-inch sizes to its precut Versawrap PVC column cladding for rough-sawn wood posts (existing sizes are 4 by 4 inches and 6 by 6 inches.)

Burn Notice: LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated OSB

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:58 EST

Meet code in row houses, multifamily dwellings, and other buildings using FlameBlock fire-rated OSB for structural strength and fire protection in one.

Framing Fixer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:43:10 EST

The next time the plumber goes berserk with a Sawzall, it might not take so long to repair the damage.

Faster Through-Bolt

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:50:18 EST

If you're still using a socket wrench to fasten posts or beams, you might want to check out the ThruLok Screw Bolt Fastening System.

Insulated Framing

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:01:33 EST

Weyerhaeuser has introduced a line of framing material designed to reduce thermal bridging.

Prefab Arches

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 04:01:57 EST

Want to avoid the hassle of fabricating curved framing on site? Consider sending the plans to Custom-Arch and letting someone else do the work.

Adjustable Level

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:58:55 EST

The Plumb Perfect Level features end gauges that can be dialed in or out to compensate for imperfect framing (or to establish a slope).