| The basement bearing
walls are framed first. |
The basement bearing
walls are framed first. |
Joist hangers are
used to secure the joists to the microlam beam. |
Treated lumber is used
for bottom plate. Plate is fastened with a powder gun. |
A solid wood header
carries the floor load above the door opening. |
| Insulation is put
between the foundation and the sill plate. Anchor
bolts secure the framing. |
The floor joists are
laid out and blocking is installed over the bearing
walls. |
The OSB sheathing
is placed perpendicular to the floor joists. |
The sheathing is glued
and nailed to the I joists. |
The exterior walls
are framed first. |
| The walls are then
sheathed with 7/16 OSB sheathing. |
The wall is lifted
into place. |
The walls are plumbed
and then braced and connected to the other exterior
wall. |
Angle braces hold
the walls temporarily in place. |
The interior walls
are constructed after the exterior wall are tied together. |
| Lines are chalked
for the interior walls. |
Ice and water shield surrounding
a window |
Heat register-rough framing stage |
Hole cut for heat register against
outside wall |
Duct running under bearing beam |
| Duct running under bearing beam |
A Stud marked for a switch box |
Central vacuum lines |
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