Framing the House
Platform Framing
Platform framing
Balloon Framing
Balloon Framing
Post and Beam Framing
Post and beam construction
Post and beam construction
Wall Section
Footings
Typical Site Plan
Foundation Wall Forms Concrete Foundation Wall
Footing Section Expansion Joint Undisturbed Solid Soil Drainage Tile Below Level of Floor Slab 3” (75mm) Thick Slab Polyethylene film 5” (125mm) Crushed rock 6” (150mm) Crushed rock 1” (25mm) Sand Cushion
Footing Section Foundation Wall Footing Wall Thickness Projection 4” (100mm) Key Footing Depth 1 1/2 x width of projection Width 2 x width of foundation wall
Sill Section
Wall Section
Horizontal Siding
Roof Framing
Trusses
More Trusses and Framing
Truss
Rafters Collar beam
Rafters
Rafter
Roof Layout
Roof Sheathing