Advanced Framing
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Who’s Using Advanced Framing?
Value engineered framing uses fewer resources, saves money, and creates more space for insulation. Here’s how some regular GBA contributors use these techniques.
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SIP: Checking Foundation Square
There are many types of prefabricated structurally insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Band Panel Placement
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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SIP: Securing Floor Joists to Band Panels
There are many types of prefabricated structured insulated panels (SIPs) available. The most common have a core of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation sandwiched between OSB sheathing. They are built and…
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Better Energy Efficiency With Insulated Headers
A detail for creating a cavity to hold insulation at window and door openings
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Working With Tstuds
How to use Tstuds to beef up the energy-efficiency profile of exterior wall framing
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The BS* + Beer Show: All About Advanced Framing
When we use less lumber in our walls we are not only saving a resource, and some money, we're creating more space for insulation
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Technologies Take Priority
A new build incorporates an advanced HVAC system and smart-home devices to maximize energy-efficiency and occupant comfort
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Urban Rustic: Completing the Wall Assembly
Rockwool insulation and a smart vapor retarder complete the wall assembly
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Saving Sustainably: Framing the Second Floor
Framing a house by yourself calls for a little ingenuity (and some heavy lifting)