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Two 8d common nails or 3” x,131" nails each stud Stud 1 x 4 let-in brace Bottom plate

Bearing Walls Three 16d nails or 3" x.131" nails into each joist.

Stud   Two 16d common nails or three 3" x .131" nails through bottom plate into studs   Alternate: Toenail four 8d common nails or four 3" x.131" nails   Nail Double Plate to Top Plate One 16d nail at 16" O. C, (on center) or one 3" x,131" nail at 12" O. C, Stagger […]

If you are framing every day, the nailing patterns in this chapter will soon become second nature. For the part-time framer, they can serve as a quick reference. Building codes and generally accepted practices were followed in developing the nailing patterns in this chapter. When the plans call for other nailing patterns, however, be sure […]

The treating of wood in recent years has gone through some major changes. The most important thing to know is that there are different types of preservative treatment and that some of the treatments require specially coated fasteners to prevent corrosion. A little history will help in understanding. For years the predominate chemical for preserving […]

Moisture and warmth will promote decay of most woods. To prevent decay, naturally durable woods or preservative-treated wood must be used when the wood is exposed to moisture. Decay-resistant woods include redwood, cedar, black locust, and black walnut. Preservative-treated wood is treated according to certain industrial specifications. Preservative-treated wood is most commonly used because of […]

If you’re a professional framer, organizing your tools helps keep them in good condition and helps you find them when you need them— saving valuable time on the job. Lumber Saw blade   Check to make sure tape ‘ end is not bent and that it moves on the end rivets.   Saw upside — […]

Lumber is sized in “nominal," as opposed to number. For example, a piece of lumber that actually Actual dimensions 1 3W" 1 Nominal 2 x 4 dimensions Actual %" 1 3W" 1 Nominal 1 x 4 “actual," dimensions. A nominal dimension rounds measures 1%”x 3%" is rounded off to the nominal off the actual dimension […]

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Bearing walls support the main weight of an upper to those upper portions. Remove nonbearing walls, portion of a building, such as a ceiling, floor, or and the upper portions will stand; remove bearing roof. Nonbearing walls provide little or no support walls, and the upper portions will fall.   Double studs