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Rough framing carpentry for new construction and remodeling. How to frame walls, floors, roofs, decks, porches, window and door rough openings, and stairs. Framing with engineered lumber and solid nominal framing lumber.
Sharp eyes, precise blows — and tender fingers trusting — the carpenter’s aim.
Regular walls just won't cut it anymore. Higher-achieving energy codes mean higher-performance walls, airtightness targets, and home energy rating system (HERS) scores. Here are six improvement targets to shoot for.