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Wood Frame Construction
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Special Skills/ permits needed
- 1) Building permit
- 2) Roofing permit
- 3) Supplemental building permit
- 4) Site permit
- 5) Electrical permit
- 6) Mechanical permit
- 7) Plumbing permit
- 8) Fence permit
- 9) Low voltage permit
- 10) Fire alarm permit
- 11) Appliance permit
steps to constructing a wood-frame home
Where is this method used?
Work Cited
This method is widely used almost everywhere in the world. It is by far the most common, and used in most, if not all, urban and suburban areas in many regions of the world.
- 1) Apply building permits and arrange materials that are needed
- 2) Prepare the site for construction
- 3) Build the foundation for the house
- 4) Inventory timbers and build the framework
- 5) Enclose the exterior (put on the roof and windows)
- 6) Install utilities (plumbing, wiring, A/C and heating, etc)
- 7) Finish exterior (painting, landscaping, etc)
1)http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/FileDownLoad,1677,en.pdf
2)http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/construction
3) http://dc.gov/DC/DCRA/Permits/Get+a+Permit/All+Building+Permit+Services?renderPage=0&357e5b6dd8269210VgnVCM1000002905c90aRCRD_itemsPerView=10&vgnextrefresh=1
4)http://www.timberhomeliving.com/building-a-timber-home-8-steps-to-ensure-a-smooth-timber-home-building-process/
Materials needed
Advantages and Disadvantages
1) Wood (obviously)- The most commonly used typed of wood are Pine and Douglas Fir
2)Insulation- Usually made up of foam, used to keep out moisture and outside weather
3)Drywall pannel
4) Wood studs- usually placed about 16 inches apart
5) Exterior wall cladding
6)Nails and power-tools
7) A vapor barrier
Advantages:
- Reduced site labor
- Recyclable
- Fast heating and more insulation
- The wood is made in a factory, so quality of the materials being used is assured
Disadvantages:
- It has exposure to bad weather before enclosed
- Today, there are a lack of experienced builders in this area
- The framework could decay over time or if exposed to moisture