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A lesson about Wall Sheathing in Residential Construction - TEACH Construction Trades Training

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A lesson about Wall Sheathing in Residential Construction - TEACH Construction Trades Training

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Joe Carswell's' Explanation of the importance of wall sheathing is very important information to understand when constructing walls. Without this critical, often overlooked, part of wall framing you would have no lateral stability for your structures.

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When starting my career as a tradesmen I had no clue what wall sheathing was, why it was used, or why it was important. Watching and reading of entire 3 story homes collapsing because the builder did not add sheathing at each level of construction. This is extremely costly and exceedingly dangerous.

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Carswell, Joe. 'A lesson about Wall Sheathing in Residential Construction - TEACH Construction Trades Training". Teach Construction Community Education, Youtube. 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo-WEdzFL5g

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Steel Studs vs Wood Studs for Wall Framing

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Steel Studs vs Wood Studs for Wall Framing

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In this article by Lee Wallender, the main differences are discussed between metal studs and wall studs. All the same basic principles, terms, and layout apply to both. They are both still installed by Carpenters. But there are instances you would want to use metal studs instead of wood and its important to know the differences and applications.

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My first time working with metal studs was a disaster. They are the perfection dimensions, lacking the imperfections of wood (bowing, cupping, wane, twisting, crown, etc.). This makes layout easier, but working with them is much more difficult, often requiring special tools. This article is a great guide for starting to work with metal studs.

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Wallender, Lee "Steel Studs vs Wood Studs for Wall Framing" 23 April, 2023, thespruce.com https://www.thespruce.com/reasons-to-reconsider-steel-studs-1822847

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Steel Studs vs. Wood Studs for Wall Framing

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Steel and wood studs are both viable choices for framing house walls. Learn the differences between stud types and which to choose for your project.

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SUMMARY

Scott Wadsworth's "Framing: The Parts of a Wall" is a fantastic video going over the various "jargon" used in framing walls. He is a carpenter with over 40 years of experience. He does a great job of explaining the terms, explaining their purpose, and shows you what they look like in real life.

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As a person who struggled pretty hardcore with understanding and visualizing the various processes of construction, I learned a metric ton of information from this man and his videos. I could honestly say I would not be the Remodeler and Carpenter I am today without the instruction I find in his videos.

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The Essential Craftsman - "Framing: The Parts of a Wall" Youtube 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARNrj42sY2M

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Mike Norton's article "Fast and Accurate Wall Framing" really stands the test of time. It was written over 11 years ago at this point and not a single thing he covers and highlights is antiquated. The article is not too difficult to read and it gets into the core of framing a wall, and ultimately, a house. Mike is a Master Carpenter, which is difficult to attain and requires over 8000 Logged hours as a carpenter.

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Construction and building structures does not come easily to me. I find it intensely interesting, but its not what I would consider something I am naturally gifted at. Framing in particular is not flashy or glamorous. Its physically strenuous and mentally demanding. Wall Framing is what holds up a building. Make a mistake and the whole structure is compromised and possible human life. Learning how to do it correctly is paramount!

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Norton, Mike. "Fast and Accurate Wall Framing". Fine Homebuilding, April/May 2014 issue #242. https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/framing/fast-and-accurate-wall-framing

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Fast and Accurate Wall Framing - Fine Homebuilding

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As builder Mike Norton explains, framing is hardly glamorous work. Nevertheless, because the framing embodies the physics of a house, if it’s not done right, the house will fail. In this Master Carpenter article, Norton shares his methods for framing walls efficiently and accurately.

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Creating cost effective, energy efficient homes should be the goal of any carpenter or remodeler. This article addresses how to accomplish this at the skeletal level. The Framing. The better the home is framed the more energy efficient it will be. This is not only great for the homeowners monthly bills, but the environment as well.

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Until reading this article I was largely unaware that you were even permitted to construct walls 24 inches on center and only use one top plate on load bearing walls. These techniques however, create more space that insulation can occupy instead of wood. This allows for much less energy to heat and cool the same area.

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Department of Energy "Advanced Wall Framing" Department of Energy, eere.energy.gov, October 2000.

https://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/26449.pdf

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This article is a quick guide on advanced framing to reduce waste. It does cover some addition benefits of the techniques like energy savings, but I like the article for its cost savings aspects more. Some second and third order effects you do not realize add up so quickly.

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If you need to construct less components of a wall, less often, one of the biggest savings is actually on labor! You do also save considerable costs (up to 30%) on the material required to construct the walls. The average home in the USA is $398,400 (bankrate.com) and the average cost to frame it is $4500 (about $16/sqft). The builder could potentially save up to $1350 per home. This could be a huge return on investment.

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Randy Melvin, American Plywood Association (APA) - "Advanced Framing" APA, apawood.org, 2015

https://www.apawood.org/advanced-framing

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Structural integrity, energy efficiency, waste reduction: the advantages of advanced framing.

Advanced framing, also known as optimum value engineering (OVE), is a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.

Advanced framing versus conventional framing

The advanced framing method, combined with continuous wood structural panel sheathing, delivers builders with a solution: a cost-effective framing system that will produce more energy-efficient homes without compromising the strength or durability of the structure. These key advantages of advanced framing help produce energy-efficient, structurally sound homes with lower material and labor costs than conventionally framed houses. Structures built with advanced framing techniques are more resource efficient and offer more space for cavity insulation than similar structures built with conventional framing.

The table below highlights the differences between conventional framing and advanced framing techniques.

2x4 or 2x6 wood framing spaced 16 inches on center

2x6 wood framing spaced 24 inches on center

Double top plates

Single top plate

Three-stud corners

Two-stud corners

Multiple jack studs

Minimal jack studs

Double or triple headers

Single headers

Multiple cripple studs

Minimal cripple studs

Structural Integrity

When properly constructed, walls built using advanced framing that are fully sheathed with wood structural panels provide the structure with the strength to safely withstand design loads. Of all the available wall sheathing products, wood structural panels are afforded the most flexibility within the building code for 24-inch on center wall framing, providing solutions to code limitations that restrict most other wall bracing materials and popular siding products. Where builders align the vertical framing members under the roof trusses or rafters, a direct load path is created where compression and tension loads are directly transferred through the vertical framing members. The result is a stronger structure with fewer framing members subject to stresses.

Cost Effectiveness

Advanced framing is less expensive than conventional framing because it is more resource efficient than conventional framing. By optimizing framing material use, the builder can cut floor and wall framing material costs by up to 30 percent while reducing framing installation labor.

Sustainability

Advanced framing techniques fit well within green building strategies. Wood frame construction that utilizes advanced framing techniques delivers even greater environmental dividends by optimizing material usage and reducing construction waste. Many advanced framing construction techniques may be eligible for points under the leading green building standards and guidelines, such as the National Green Building Standard™ (ICC 700-2008) and the U.S. Green Building Council LEED® for Homes Rating System.

Energy Efficiency

Advanced framing is a proven method for cost-effectively meeting energy code requirements by maximizing space for cavity insulation and minimizing the potential for insulation voids, advanced framing delivers significant energy performance for the homeowner and cost savings for the builder. Walls built with 2x6 wood framing spaced 24 inches on center have deeper, wider insulation cavities than conventional 2x4 framing spaced 16 inches on center. Increasing the amount of insulation inside the wall improves the whole wall R-value (resistance to heat flow). By installing fewer framing members, it is easier for the builder to apply complete insulation coverage and achieve a tighter building envelope.

What is Advanced Framing?
Inside Advanced Framing: How to Build Energy-Saving Homes
The video below highlights the components of advanced framing and how these techniques can be used to meet structural code and energy requirements.

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Structural integrity, energy efficiency, waste reduction: the advantages of advanced framing. Advanced framing, also known as optimum value engineering (OVE), is a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.

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This Old House is a timeless show that has been teaching and helping folks for decades. This episode is no different. Here they go over the basics of framing an interior wall. This is also known as a "Partition wall" or a "non-load bearing wall".

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Know the structural differences and requirements of a LBW (Load Bearing Wall) and a NLBW (Non-Load Bearing Wall) is an essential part of layout and planning of your framing of those walls. Understanding what a NLBW is and why we use them is showcased in this episode. Quickly and efficiently too.

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Tom Silva & Nathan Gilbert, This Old House - Partition Wall Framing 101. Thisoldhouse.com, Publish Date not listed

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/walls/119593/partition-wall-framing

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General contractor Tom Silva and carpenter Nathan Gilbert explain everything there is to know about building a non-load-bearing partition wall for host Kevin O’Connor. They discuss how to layout a new wall, and how to prepare the wall for a door.

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Placing Notching and Holes in Wood Framing - Basics

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Placing Notching and Holes in Wood Framing - Basics

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Fix This House does a great job of explaining the do's and don'ts of stud modifications. Understanding how and when you should perform notching and drilling holes is critical in the structural stability of a wall. Take away too much and the entire structure could fail.

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It was quite some time into my schooling until I had to consider notching studs or drilling holes into them. But I do wish I was taught or performed this information sooner rather than later. I think starting out knowing and practicing these techniques helps embed them into your layout process and planning. Without these techniques all the stuff that runs behind your walls couldn't be there (wires, piping, HVAC ducking, and insulation). Knowing how to do it properly is critical.

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Fix This House - "Do’s And Don’ts When Drilling, Cutting & Notching A Hole Through Wood Stud Framing! | DIY Tips!" Fix this House, Youtube, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stIZABsoyK0

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Do’s And Don’ts When Drilling, Cutting & Notching A Hole Through Wood Stud Framing! | DIY Tips!