Another F Word: Framing

Basic Steps of Framing

Framing begins with the silseal  (a black plastic membrane) and the silplate (2x8 or 2x10 pressure treated lumber (PTL)) on which the first floor rim board and the joist will be attached.

1.  First Floor Framing- 

• floor joists and key structural members
• first floor exterior walls
• first floor interior walls

2.  Second Floor Framing-

• floor joists (double as first floor ceiling joists)
• second floor exterior walls
• second floor interior walls
• second floor ceiling joists
• roof canopy and roof decking