3.14.2012

Joists and Sheathing

Roof joists and attic floor
 
The lumber we used for framing, for sheathing, and for decking all qualify as Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP.) The plywoods are certified to have no added urea formaldehyde and are from a plant within 500 miles of the project site. Our contractor had a consultant prepare a detailed take off for purchasing the framing lumber in an effort to minimize waste.

3.04.2012

Wood You Believe...?

Walls getting framed, along with large laminated beams for the main room
 
The lumber we're using for framing is all southern yellow pine that is sustainably harvested. We have also spaced certain framing members a few inches further apart and implemented ladder blocking and two-stud corners for a more materials-efficient frame. Increased spacing has the added benefit of leaving more of a gap for insulation, whereas the wood studs are typically a point of thermal loss.