Advanced Framing

Advanced framing is a system of framing techniques based on optimizing building materials to produce wood-framed buildings with lower material and labor costs than conventionally framed structures. This technique can help optimize framing material usage, reduce wood waste and, with effective insulation detailing, boost the building’s efficiency to meet energy code requirements.

This publication is designed for: builders, designers

This construction guide details advanced framing techniques that will produce energy efficient, structurally sound homes with lower material and labor costs than conventionally framed houses. It includes several construction illustrations and diagrams.

Key sections include:

• Components and advantages of advanced framing

• Floor framing

• Wall framing

  • Stud spacing

  • Corners

  • Interior wall intersections

  • Prescriptive and alternative connection details

  • Insulated headers

  • Integrated rim board headers

  • Wood structural panel box headers

  • Openings

  • Blocking

  • Metal hardware

• Single top plates

  • Ceiling and roof framing

  • Single top plates and framing member layout

• Wall sheathing

  • Wind resistance and wall assemblies

  • Wall bracing

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.