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Framing / Discussions

Which is the best type of lumber for framing a house?

...framing depends on a lot things, everything from your design, local building codes, and what lumber is available nearby. Here is our page all about choosing the...

Posted by Mike Thompson April 17, 2021 Wood and organic materials 1 response

What kind of non-toxic exterior sheathing can be used in place of plywood?

Standard exterior plywood sheathing (on top of ext stud wall, underneath finish ext siding) has formaldyde, glues all of which are toxic.  What can I use that w...

Posted by pier charter June 4, 2020 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Is cross laminated lumber to heavy to frame a cantilevered room?

...framing, insallation, interior and exterior walls.  Termites and woodrot have eaten the exterior walls posts and beams. And as it is 15 ft in the air with sun e...

Posted by Teresa Pfiffner May 20, 2020 Wood and organic materials 1 response

Is the ZIP sheathing system good or bad for water control?

Do you have any experience with this system and know how it would compare to regular OSB sheathing with a fully adhered sheathing membrane? ZIP Sheathing is a p...

Posted by Trevor Prinz Nov. 26, 2019 Walls and Roofs 5 responses

How do you prevent mold in a finished basement?

...framing was rotten in multiple areas and the insulation was full of mold behind the vapor barrier. The scariest part is that our house was only built in 2007! N...

Posted by Brian Cole Nov. 22, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

What type of framing is best to reduce CO2 emissions in a single family home?

...framing to use in order to reduce carbon emissions/ embodied energy/ wasted material? Is traditional stick frame with dimensional lumber better than using engin...

Posted by Rachel Rodd Sept. 28, 2020 Wood and organic materials 1 response

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