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Max Nail Guns Prove Popular at the FHB House Build
The crew foreman likes the new nail guns.
Detailing Window and Door Openings
Thick walls mean tying together inner and outer rough openings.
Engineered Headers
Weyerhaeuser Parallam PSL beams are quick to install and offer strong support.
Extra-Deep Roof Framing
The FHB House includes a clever approach to creating 20-in.-deep rafter bays for extra dense-pack cellulose insulation.
FHB House 2017: Framing
The double-sided assembly gives the project its 12-in.-thick walls.
Site-Built Approach to Roof Ventilation
Dense-packed rafter bays need rigid vents.
Floor Framing Hung Off a Ledger
Hanging a floor system off balloon-framed walls isn't too different from platform framing.
Bringing Back Balloon-Framed Walls
This framing method helps create a more energy-efficient thermal envelope and air barrier.
“Temporary” Power
How we start framing with permanent power installed
A New Slab Foundation in 15 Photos
This collection of pics shows all of the main details and steps it takes to create an insulted concrete slab.

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