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Framing the American Dream: The Best Way to Frame a House

This project overview graphic provides  a quick visual representation of the time, labor and waste benefits of using components as well as a more in-depth look into the specific savings in each area based on both the 1995 and 2015 Framing the American Dream studies. This full-page infographic is great to use as a leave-behind with customers or presentation attendees to illustrate the full benefits of framing with components.

Framing the American Dream Infographic
Infographic

Framing the American Dream: 1995 vs. 2015 Data

In each Framing the American Dream study, two identical buildings were framed, providing an apples-to-apples comparison of stick and component framing methods. This infographic focuses on what we learned in each area by the numbers. 

Framing the American Dream comparing 1995 numbers to 2015 infographic
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Framing the American Dream: Floor System Installation

The 2015 Framing the American Dream study was unique in its use of floor panel systems. This infographic looks specifically at the labor savings of installing floor panels versus the floor installation in the stick-built home.

Framing the American Dream floor system installation graphic
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Framing the American Dream: Labor Overview

The results of the Framing the American Dream study looked closely at the total number of hours, broken into discreet framing tasks, to determine how long it took a framing crew to complete each home. This infographic makes the person-hour savings of using components clear at a glance.

376 Man Hours (stick frame) vs. 152 Man Hours (component)
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Framing the American Dream: Waste Overview

The Framing the American Dream study shows that a stick-framed house creates nearly 30 times more jobsite waste than a component-framed house.

Waste: 15 cubic yards (stick), 1/2 cubic yard (component)
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Framing the American Dream: Wall Panel Data for Builders (Sample)

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing wall panels completes the task of framing a building’s walls in a fifth the time, requires less skill and experience and ultimately allows framing crews to complete more wall projects over time. 

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BCMC Build 2015: Side by Side Time Lapse

This time-lapse video provides a side-by-side comparison of two identical homes being framed. The only difference between them is the house on the left was stick-framed on site, while the house on the right was framed using floor trusses, wall panels and roof trusses.  The video provides clear proof that structural components are the better way to frame.

Award Recipients

Hall of Fame

Each year at BCMC, SBCA inducts a member(s) into the Hall of Fame. Each recipient is selected for this honor by the vote of industry peers and is recognized as contributing significantly to the advancement of SBCA and the component industry.

Gypsum Joint Ridging and Cracking

Drywall cracking and ridging are typical problems seen in ceilings and walls of homes. Sometimes, both of these issues appear at the same location, with cracking appearing in wetter months and ridging in drier months. This problem has become more widespread as homeowners insist on larger rooms and open floor plans that have large clear span areas. This Research Report evaluates local environment changes that play a significant role in every gypsum ridging and cracking case.

Long Span Truss Installation

Long span trusses can pose significant risk to installers. The dimensions and weight of a long span truss can create instability, buckling and collapse of one or many trusses, if not handled, installed, restrained and braced properly. As such, they require more detailed safety and handling measures than shorter span trusses. This research report provides guidelines for proper handling and installation of long span trusses for both wood and cold-formed steel.

Minnesota Truss Manufacturers Association

Date: 
Tuesday, November 8 2016 12:00am to 11:45pm (America/Chicago) (America/Chicago)

For more information, contact SBCA staff.

Brochure

Framing the American Dream: Roof Truss Data for Builders

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing roof trusses completes the task of framing a building’s roof in less time, requires less framer skill and experience, and ultimately results in a roof that enables more open and flexible floor plans. 

Reach your builder customers with this colorful, customizable brochure that highlights the benefits of using roof trusses.

Brochure

Framing the American Dream: Roof Truss Data for Framers

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing roof trusses completes the task of framing a building’s roof in less time, allowing the same framing crew to complete more roof projects over time.

Reach your framer customers with this colorful, customizable brochure that highlights the benefits of using roof trusses.

Brochure

Framing the American Dream: Wall Panel Data for Builders

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing wall panels completes the task of framing a building’s walls in a fifth the time, requires less framer skill and experience, and ultimately results in a product that is more precise.  

Reach your builder customers with this colorful, customizable brochure that highlights the benefits of using wall panels.

Brochure

Framing the American Dream: Wall Panel Data for Framers

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing wall panels completes the task of framing a building’s walls in a fifth the time, requires less skill and experience and ultimately allows framing crews to complete more wall projects over time. 

Reach your framer customers with this colorful, customizable brochure that highlights the benefits of using wall panels.

Video

Framing the American Dream: Roof Truss Data for Builders

Framing the American Dream data suggests that installing roof trusses completes the task of framing a building’s roof in less time, requires less framer skill and experience, and ultimately results in a roof that enables more open and flexible floor plans. 

Reach your builder customers with this short, informative video that highlights the benefits of using roof trusses.

Many thanks to MiTek for generously funding the production of this video.