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What makes

FRAMING green?

PRO TIP: Use a two-foot modular construction.
A building design based on two-
Advanced Framing: foot increments makes sizing more
The method of framing shown predictable and framing easier to
here is called optimum value install. It also minimizes the amount
engineering, or OVE. It saves 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
Skip the framing.
headers;
they are not Increase stud spacing
needed in from 16” to 24” and
non-bearing replace framing
walls. members with insulation.
Wider spacing provides
Align window more room for insulation
with stud and can reduce onsite
spacing. waste. Note: Some
jurisdictions in hurricane-
or earthquake-prone
areas may not allow 24”
framing.

Use single top plates
with in-line framing, to
transfer loads directly.

LP TechShield Radiant Use a single Size each insulated
Barrier Sheathing stud at rough header for its particular
opening, load and span.
LP TechShield radiant barrier if local
sheathing is designed to lower wind codes
a home’s attic temperature. The and span
sheathing blocks up to 97 percent requirements
of radiant heat in the roof panel allow.
from emitting into a home’s attic,
reducing an attic’s temperature by Eliminate cripple
up to 30° F. The product includes studs under
VaporVents technology with post- window opening.
lamination incising and is installed
like conventional roof sheathing. All Use two-stud Use header
wood is sourced through programs corner framing hangers instead
certified under the Sustainable with inexpesive of jack studs.
Forestry Initiative. drywall clips.
http://lpcorp.com Construct a
“slab-on-grade” to
eliminate first-floor IMAGE: BUILDING SCIENCE CORPORATION
framing and sheathing. AND YOUTHBUILDUSA.ORG