Green framing is a terrific concept, not much debate in that. But is there a point of diminishing returns? Yes, of course there is. Remove too much wood, and strength suffers.
Take the humble top plate of a stick framed …
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Single Or Double Top Plate – Diminishing Returns?March 10th, 2011Green framing is a terrific concept, not much debate in that. But is there a point of diminishing returns? Yes, of course there is. Remove too much wood, and strength suffers. Take the humble top plate of a stick framed … When the Earthquake Shakes, Mama You Got To MoveFebruary 1st, 2011I recently visited San Luis Obispo, CA and spent some time strolling about downtown. I came upon the following placard posted conspicuously on the front of an older building. The … Green Framing – Professional Builder Magazine ArticleJanuary 20th, 2011I was interviewed by Professional Builder Magazine for a piece they did in November 2010, entitled: “14 best practices in high performance home design.” It’s interesting how a solid 15 minutes of interview can be boiled down to a couple … Green Framing – Lessons From Big BuildersJanuary 11th, 2011Do your framing practices stack up with those of national builders? Who wastes more lumber, concrete and steel? Who’s plans are more efficient? Because they’re bigger are they better? The answers will surprise you. Last year I was selected to Scott Sedam’s Lean … Ice Cream From Sawdust?January 10th, 2011[This is my Power Point presentation on how to rev your business in tough economic times.] Are you a victim of the down economy, or a beneficiary? Why not use the recession as a springboard for success? Whether you want to pump up your … My Costanza Christmas TreeJanuary 4th, 2011Hello all, and happy holidays! Tearing Out WallsJanuary 4th, 2011Dear Don, I was once told by a remodeler that if I would answer this very question and post it to my blog, it would … Is Sagging Floor a Major Problem?August 3rd, 2010A newspaper ran the following article recently. It caught my eye because the subject concerns one of the most common problems I address in my engineering practice. The columnist … Brick Lintel TroubleJuly 2nd, 2010A builder recently asked if I could help them with a brick cracking problem at the lintel supports at their double garage doors. The brick in question is full-sized brick veneer with stick-framed wall behind. Here is a sketch of the … The 2009 IRC – An Engineer’s OpinionJune 10th, 2010I attended a 3-hour IRC (International Residential Code) update class yesterday. The IRC is, in my opinion, a classic example of shooting yourself in the foot. I’ve written about the IRC before (“When Is Engineering Required Per the 2003 IRC?” blog, … |
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