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Information on wall and ceiling framing and floor framing selections, planning, installation, maintenance, and repair

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How to Frame a Partition Wall

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva's technique for erecting an interior dividing wall. … more

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WALL Framing

Play Tom Silva removes a load-bearing wall

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FLOOR & CEILING Framing

Tom Silva stiffening i-joists before installing a floor

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DOOR & WINDOW Framing

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Framing Tip

Lay plywood so that its long dimension (the strongest) is perpendicular to joists, rafters, or studs. Stagger the joints, since overall strength suffers when four corners meet.

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