Re: [GBlist] EFFICIENT FRAMING

[Sarah Holland/David Foley <hollandfoley@acadia.net>]

on 07/24/2001 4:30 PM, Alan Abrams,  A.I.B.D. at awabrams@starpower.net
wrote:

> I often simply double up the bandboard and
> do not use any conventional header above the opening.  This eleimates the
> problem of differential shrinkage which occurs with deeper dim. lumber, and
> provides a better insulation cavity.

We've done this too, with the advantages Alan cites, with engineer approval.
On one-story buildings, we've used a continuous Laminated Veneer Lumber
header, let into wall studs, across all bearing walls.  The extra work of
prepping the studs is offset by there being no need to build individual
headers.  Future remodeling is easier, too.

- David Foley
-- 
Holland & Foley Building Design L.L.C.
232 Beech Hill Rd.
Northport, Maine 04849 USA
p: (207) 338-9869 f: (207) 338-9859 e: hollandfoley@acadia.net


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