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Repairing a Buckled Ceiling

Jake Lewandowski explains how poor framing and a meager insulation job led to... More

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A Framer's Guide to Shear Wall Construction

Tim Uhler explains how he builds braced walls that will meet code in seismic and... More

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Top Ten Code Violations

Pay close attention to these to avoid failing inspections More

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Framing Hardware Dos and Don'ts

Prevent structural problems and failed inspections by avoiding these common... More

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Faster Wall Framing

By breaking the work into simple tasks, three men get one job done as quickly as... More

Metal Connector Nailers

As building codes address wind-zone construction with extra vigor, more metal... More

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Framing the First-Floor Deck

The work goes faster if you use a laser, install anchor straps instead of anchor... More

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Seismic Retrofit For Cripple Walls

A good job addresses the building's weakest link - where the foundation attaches... More

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Practical Engineering: Resisting Tornado Damage

This APA storm report shows that structural sheathing, metal connectors, and... More

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Practical Engineering: Building Strong Garage Door Walls

Not enough room for a full sheet of sheathing on each side of the garage door?... More

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