October 27, 2007

Description: The picture is of a wall opening, we can see the trimmer studs and the header -the rigid insulation is cut around it. The rim joist is filled in with concrete and so ar the spaces between the studs. The concrete is meant to add a higher loadbering capacity. Concrete Masonry blocks are cored, these in the picture are just plain. Have space for horizontal reinforcing bars and grout. CMU masonry much cheaper, typical 8x8x16. Can be lifted an laid with two hands

Description: Through the window here we can see through to the roof. The roof is being framed with lumber.

October 25, 2007

In this picture there is a preconstucted exterior door that is framed into the existing stud wall.
It is easy to identify the common studs aligning the wall (floor to ceiling), the trimmer studs which butt the door, and the king studs which are attatched to the trimmer studs, ontop of the door are criple studs which would connect the door to the top plate

Trusses are not only used in roofs, they can also be used in floors and are convenient for mechanical and electrical equipment. The main truss is intersected by the bridging trusses which connect the trusses and loads. Trusses are also easiser to erect.

The interior wall elevation shows the studs lining the wall. The picture also shows the framing of the floor above : the floor joists intersect/are supported by the rim joist that rest ontop of the top plate (Which the studs are connected to). Throughout the building there are support posts of I-beams that help carry the load of the floors to the foundation.

October 22, 2007

The picture shows the steel studs that line and support the interior walls/ceilings, the studs are evenly spaced and on top is the top plate.

The sheathing of the walls is shown in this picture, the sheathing was applied to the studs of the wall, and eventually a brick facade will be put up. The sheathing is covered in Typar Housewrap which acts as an air and moisture barrier, but allows water vapor to leave the house.

Description: The roof is being put up on top of the walls which are covered with sheathing (and temporarily covered from rain etc... until the exterior bricks are added). The picture shows the rake and eave and shows the rafters inside that are attatched to the sheathing of the roof.