Page 27 - November 2015 Green Builder Magazine

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What makes

FRAMING green?

PRO TIP: Skip the Use a two-foot modular construction.
headers; A building design based on two-
Advanced Framing: they are not foot increments makes sizing more
The method of framing shown needed in predictable and framing easier to
here is called optimum value non-bearing install. It also minimizes the amount
engineering, or OVE. It saves walls. of waste produced when cutting
lumber and allows for better framing materials.
insulating of the home–
a win-win for the homeowner Line up roof
and the environment. framing with
wall and floor
BASF HP+ Wall System framing.

Available in multiple assemblies, Increase stud spacing
the HP+ Wall System incorporates from 16” to 24” and
WALLTITE spray foam, ENERSHIELD, replace framing members
a fluid-applied air- and water- with insulation. Wider
resistive barrier, and Neopor spacing provides more
graphite-enhanced rigid foam room for insulation and
insulation to achieve a superior can reduce onsite waste.
envelope while using less lumber. Note: Some jurisdictions in
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prone areas may not allow
24” framing.

Align window Use single top plates
with stud with in-line framing, to
spacing. transfer loads directly.

Use a single Size each insulated
stud at rough header for its particular
opening, load and span.
if local
wind codes
and span
requirements
allow.

Eliminate cripple
studs under
window opening.

Use two-stud Use header
corner framing hangers instead
with inexpesive of jack studs.
drywall clips.
Construct a
“slab-on-grade” to IMAGE: BUILDING SCIENCE CORPORATION
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framing and sheathing.