Framing

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District Attorney OKs Nominal Lumber Descriptions

As long as you meet NIST standards, you can call a 2x4 by its name in California More

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Roseburg RigidCoat Moisture-Repellant Subfloor

A weather-resistant coating protects this subflooring from the elements More

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Water-Repellent Engineered Wood

Manufacturers in recent years have made great strides in improving the... More

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GAF's EnergyGuard Polyiso Insulated Sheathing

GAF has a new environmentally friendly insulated sheathing. It's made from blowing... More

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LP Building Products' LP SolidGuard LSL

LP Building Products treated laminated strand lumber (LSL) with zinc borate to... More

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Roseburg Forest Products and Diamond Hill Plywood Join Forces

Roseburg Forest Products inked a deal with Diamond Hill Plywood to supply engineered wood products to Diamond Hill's locations in southeastern U.S. More

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GP Expands EWP Distribution Agreement With U.S. Lumber

U.S. Lumber expanded its distribution agreement with Georgia-Pacific, in which it will distribute the full line of the manufacturer's engineered wood products, to include most of the Southeast. The agreement will take effect on Nov. 1. More

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Engineered Wood Framing Problems and Fixes

Engineered lumber really isn't that much different from real wood, yet many builders believe in the myth that it is, meaning they often use it wrong. The effects aren't disastrous, but they can be frustrating for homeowners. More

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Lightweight Framing Nailers

These sub-8-pound guns are comfortable to use and surprisingly powerful. More

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Raised Heel Trusses let Builders Pack in More Insulation

Raised heel roof trusses are proving to be a cost-effective way for fit more insulation into the attic for builders looking to construct to energy codes. More

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