Here’s another interesting video from Austin-based builder Matt Risinger about what he calls “practical advanced framing.” In this video, Risinger talks about the difference between 2×4 and 2×6 studs, 16″ and 24″ centers, plywood and OSB sheathing, three-stud and California corners, and uninsulated and insulated headers. Here are Risinger’s three tips for practical advanced framing:
1.) 2×6 studs on 24″ centers
2.) Insulated headers (engineered ones by Timberstrand)
3.) California corners
Changes like these result in a cheaper and faster build and help with energy efficiency too. And if you’ve hired a builder, you might ask whether advanced framing will be used. The answer is a good indicator of the kind of home you can expect to get.
[+] Watch Advanced Framing versus Traditional Framing by Matt Risinger.
Great practical video. Wonder if he thought of using cellulose instead of sprayfoam. Also, I think if they are doing so much to eliminate thermal bridging with rigid outsulation, perhaps they should try to frame with I-joists instead of 2x6s? This is good but the rim joists are still pose a big insulation and air-sealing problem.
Buildingscience.com has a library of articles about advanced framing that is invaluable. http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-030-advanced-framing/?searchterm=Advanced%20framing
http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/published-articles/pa-future-of-framing