Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.

Learn how to frame walls around structural basement columns to create a clean, finished look while maintaining proper spacing ...

Once the block walls are prepped, the framing can begin. I’d use a pressure-treated floor plate and build 2-by-4 walls similar in construction to regular interior partition walls.

Cob Walls Cob building has ancient roots, and most cultures have engaged in some form of this building style. Cob is a mixture of clay-rich soil with sand and natural fiber, most often straw or ...

Ross Cohen explains why the company prefers panelized walls to other framing methods. Ron Nuttall: What led your company to adopt panelized walls? Ross Cohen: The first reason for moving away from ...

‘When done right, it’s a game changer,’ says Sienna Brooks, Flitch interior stylist. ‘Oversized mounts create breathing space ...

Key Takeaways. If not detected, termites can cause substantial harm to your home’s wood framing, trim and siding. Be observant when inspecting your walls for termites by looking for tiny ...