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Choosing the proper materials, from certified forests, and up-to-date framing techniques can save the end user money through improved efficiency AND increase the comfort level in the home.
Once you have chosen the products, the proper framing techniques for your region, and all of the exterior finishes for your project, you need to turn your focus toward keeping moisture and wetness out.
Proper flashing, moisture barriers, and "Rain Plains" will help provide protection against rotting wood, mold, poor indoor air quality and associated health risks. Using advanced framing techniques together with lumber from certified forests will conserve energy and will help reduce the negative impact on our environment through over harvesting of our older forests. Also, consider certified hardwood for interior trims, cabinets and flooring.
Books:
- Residential Structures and Framing, by Robert Randall
- Advanced Framing Methods, by Scott Simpson
- Carpentry/Building Construction and Residential Framing, by William P. Spence
- Graphic Guide to Frame Construction, by Ron Thallon
- House Framing: Plan, Design, Build, by John D. Wagner
