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Tips for Framing WallsFraming walls is like working a puzzle. The lay out carpenter has already marked the wall plates for the location of windows, doors, corners, studs, and wall intersections. Once you have learned to recognize these lay out marks, it is a rather simple task of building and raising the walls one at a time. These lay out marks are the basis for all aspects of rough framing carpentry. If you can learn to frame a wall, in time you can learn to frame a floor, ceiling, roof and even more complicated carpentry tasks. Cut and Build ComponentsAs many wall framing components should be cut and assembled as possible before framing begins. Cut and assemble all headers, cut window sills, trimmers, and cripples. Step by Step Framing Walls
More Tips for Framing Always clear up any questions with the lead man before framing walls. Tighten and flush all framing components, even if you have to take out you're hammer. I've heard it said that you can tell an experienced framing carpenter by how often they take out their hammer. Never move from bottom to top of wall to nail up a single member. Always work from one end of plate to the other. Never work yourself into a corner, think about what order to frame the walls to allow room for the rest. Always gather up all wall framing components and place them near where they go. This is the most efficient way, instead of stopping to go get stuff when it's needed. Links to Related Carpentry Pro Framer Pages
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