Framing for Increased Thermal Efficiency The 2 _ 4 (38 _ 89 mm) has been the standard-size wall stud since light framing was invented. In recent years, however, pressures for heating fuel conservation have led to energy code requirements for more thermal insulation than can be inserted in the cavities of a wall framed with … Read more
Planning the Frame An experienced carpenter can frame a simple building from the most minimal drawings, but the framing for a larger or custom-designed structure may need to be planned as carefully as for a steel- or concrete-framed building (Figure 5.16). The architect or engineer determines an ef cient layout and the appropriate sizes for … Read more
Foundations for light framing, originally made of stone or brick, are now made in most cases of sitecast concrete or concrete block masonry(Figures 5.5Ð5.11). These materials are highly conductive of heat and usually must be insulated to meet code requirements for energy conservation (Figures 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, and 5.13). Where concrete and masonry construction methods … Read more
In addition to the issues of sustainability of wood production and use that were raised in Chapter 3, there are issues that pertain especially to wood light frame construction:¥ A wood light frame building can be designed to minimize waste in several ways. It can be dimensioned to utilizefull sheets and lengths of wood … Read more
Although complex in its details, the platform frame is simple in concept (Figure 5.3). A ß oor platform is built. Loadbearing walls are erected upon it. A second-ß oor platform is built upon these walls and a second set of walls upon this platform. The attic and roof are then built upon the second … Read more
Wood Light Frame Construction History Wood light frame construction was the first uniquely American building system. It was developed in the first half of the 19th century when builders recognized that the closely spaced vertical members used to in all the walls of a heavy timber building frame were themselves sufficiently strong that the heavy … Read more
T his document was developed through a collaborative effort of entities representing a wide cross-section of the construction industry. The organizations endorsing this document believe it represents a fair and reasonable consensus among the collaborating parties of allocation of risk and responsibilities in an effort to appropriately balance the critical interests and concerns of all … Read more
INTRODUCTION Construction supervision is dynamic. It is constantly changing. Each job is different. The industry is changing. Companies are changing as they adapt to social and economic changes, as well as to changes in business practices. Our understanding of the processes of construction and how best to manage them is changing. Therefore, it is critical … Read more
INTRODUCTION A the conclusion of the project draws near, the supervisor will be involved in a series of very important activities that are referred to collectively as “project closeout.” These activities involve assuring that all contract requirements are fulfilled, preparing to hand over the completed facility to the owner, demobilizing and moving off the site, … Read more
Mobilization—moving onto the construction site and setting up facilities and operations for the construction of a project—is a very important time for the supervisor. It involves a series of functions and activities with which the supervisor will, quite literally, set the stage for all of the work and all of the management activities on the … Read more