Framing

The most important aspect to framing is, of course, a thorough knowledge of structural design and engineering. Large spans are becoming more prevalent in our industry due to the large open spaces that we enjoy in our homes. These spans “beef up” the specified beams and even add steel to ensure sagging will not occur over time.

Although we have employed methods such as concrete block for certain applications, we typically “stick-build” our homes. This means we use conventional framing techniques, while following or exceeding the International Residential Building Codes. We also use solid wood for our materials; we never use finger joint studs. In addition, we check every stick of lumber for mold and structural integrity before it is used in a home. We will not use molded, warped, or utility grade structural lumber in our homes.