Framing is the most important step in building a structure such as a single detached house. I say that with all due respect to cribbers (the guys who put the foundations together.) Think of a home as you would your own body. Basically, your skeletal system is the framing of your body. If you did not have it, you would be a gooey mess and your house would fall down.
Without getting into finite detail, there are basically two types of framing; steel stud and wood framing. We will deal with wood framing since it is the most common.
I’m frequently asked, what is ‘good’ framing? Well, let me tell you, this is not an easy question to answer. It is so much easier to tell you what ‘bad’ framing is, but let’s stick with the good. Quality craftsmanship is at the end of the day, most important.
A quality craftsman will ensure ‘good’ framing. Let’s talk about what a reliable, ethical and experienced tradesperson should do for you, with regards to materials. After all, if you are what you eat, then you are what you use to build with…
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