*
Can someone out there help me walk through the construction sequence for 1900’s style balloon framing. Studs, ledgers, joists, subfloor, headers, sheathing… How much was done on the ground, how much on a ladder? How did they work on a tight site like a Boston triple-decker? Did they know the second floor window openings when they nailed the studs to the sole plate?
Discussion Forum
Discussion Forum
Up Next
Video Shorts
Featured Story
Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.
Featured Video
Highlights
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Fine Home Building
Follow
-
Fine Homebuilding
Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now -
GBA Prime
Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Home Group
- Antique Trader
- Arts & Crafts Homes
- Bank Note Reporter
- Cabin Life
- Cuisine at Home
- Fine Gardening
- Fine Woodworking
- Green Building Advisor
- Garden Gate
- Horticulture
- Keep Craft Alive
- Log Home Living
- Military Trader/Vehicles
- Numismatic News
- Numismaster
- Old Cars Weekly
- Old House Journal
- Period Homes
- Popular Woodworking
- Script
- ShopNotes
- Sports Collectors Digest
- Threads
- Timber Home Living
- Traditional Building
- Woodsmith
- World Coin News
- Writer's Digest
Replies
*
Can someone out there help me walk through the construction sequence for 1900's style balloon framing. Studs, ledgers, joists, subfloor, headers, sheathing... How much was done on the ground, how much on a ladder? How did they work on a tight site like a Boston triple-decker? Did they know the second floor window openings when they nailed the studs to the sole plate?