The next step in residential framing is building and raising the walls. Exterior walls are usually constructed as a single piece and framed with 2- x 4-inch or 2- x 6-inch boards, the… See more

The final major step in residential framing is building the ceiling and roof. Place the 2- x 10-inch ceiling joists horizontally, 16 inches on center, across the top plates of the opposing w… See more

While framing the walls, create the rough openings for doors and windows, which will be installed later. These are the steps for framing a door. Measure and mark the rough open… See more

These are the major types of house framing. Platform framing, also called stick framing, is by far the most common type of residential framing. In platform framing, each floor i… See more