New homes are built using a method in construction known as light-frame construction, is a building technique based around vertical structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a roof made of horizontal ceiling joists and sloping rafters.
Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a wall. The platforms may be the boxed structure of a ceiling and roof, or the ceiling and floor joists of the story above.
Structure support in a house starts at the footing in the ground and is distributed upwards through supporting walls. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in residential buildings are concrete, block, or wood frame construction. Load bearing walls can usually be identified by following up supporting walls constructed in basement.
Many custom homes will construct their basement using Insulated Concrete Form systems which provide strength and insulation when building. Subdivision homes are typically built using poured concrete in portable forming equipment. Masonry blocks are rarely used unless concrete is not readily available.
The majority of homes built in Canada and the US are either "stick built rafters" or engineered trusses. Engineered trusses are assembled in accordance with engineers drawings and while wood is usually smaller in dimension the load is more equally distributed. Rafters are usually 2X6 or 2X8 lumber which are supported by collar ties.
Moving or removing load bearing walls is a common request for people who are renovating their home. Load bearing walls may be removed as long as they are replaced with an adequately sized header which will carry load over a specified distance of wall that is intended to be removed. Whenever a wall or any part of supporting structure of house is being modified you should also consult with your local building department.
When buying an older home or cottage it is always recommended that you hire a competent home inspector. The most valuable training available is through the Ontario Building Officials Association. The Ontario Building Officials Association offers all the required building code courses and also offers professional accreditation for members who have fulfilled their requirements.
Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions, both of bearing walls and non-bearing walls. These stick members, referred to as studs, wall plates and lintels (headers), serve as a nailing base for all covering material and support the upper floor platforms, which provide the lateral strength along a wall. The platforms may be the boxed structure of a ceiling and roof, or the ceiling and floor joists of the story above.
Structure support in a house starts at the footing in the ground and is distributed upwards through supporting walls. The materials most often used to construct load-bearing walls in residential buildings are concrete, block, or wood frame construction. Load bearing walls can usually be identified by following up supporting walls constructed in basement.
Many custom homes will construct their basement using Insulated Concrete Form systems which provide strength and insulation when building. Subdivision homes are typically built using poured concrete in portable forming equipment. Masonry blocks are rarely used unless concrete is not readily available.
The majority of homes built in Canada and the US are either "stick built rafters" or engineered trusses. Engineered trusses are assembled in accordance with engineers drawings and while wood is usually smaller in dimension the load is more equally distributed. Rafters are usually 2X6 or 2X8 lumber which are supported by collar ties.
Moving or removing load bearing walls is a common request for people who are renovating their home. Load bearing walls may be removed as long as they are replaced with an adequately sized header which will carry load over a specified distance of wall that is intended to be removed. Whenever a wall or any part of supporting structure of house is being modified you should also consult with your local building department.
When buying an older home or cottage it is always recommended that you hire a competent home inspector. The most valuable training available is through the Ontario Building Officials Association. The Ontario Building Officials Association offers all the required building code courses and also offers professional accreditation for members who have fulfilled their requirements.
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