Framing is the “skeleton” of a house and is generally built of 2” X 6” or 2” X 4” “studs”. Each section of wall, floor and ceiling when joined together form a very strong unit which is resistant to damage from wind and other movement. The abundant supply of wood remains a major reason why Canadian homes are built in this fashion.
Typically the outside walls are thicker than internal partitions to allow for the proper insulation required by municipal building codes.
Most framing is carried out on-site except for the roof where it is common for “roof trusses” to be factory made and then transported to the site.
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Other forms of house building include poured concrete, brick and stone, blocks of concrete or stone, post and beam construction and steel frame.
Wood framing is a fast and relatively inexpensive construction method but when a house is complete it may be entirely covered by surfaces such as siding, gyproc sheets and carpets. |
This gallery will provide the basic knowledge that a real estate salesperson needs to understand modern home building construction methods. Construction methods are an essential topic for buyers of new homes and for those who have a property inspection report.
The topics are in the following order:
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Sills |
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External |
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Internal |
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Roofs |
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Wood |
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Vinyl |
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Metal |
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Brick |
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Stucco |
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Stone |
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Concrete Block |
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Other Little-used Styles |
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Rigid |
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Batts |
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Loose Fill |
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