Advanced Framing: Less material, Less labor result in a Superior performing building frame

 Join instructor Mike Guertin as he talks about principles of Advanced Framing.Advanced Framing: Less material, Less labor result in a Superior performing building frame. Advanced wall framing practices and details were developed by NAHB and HUD in the early 70's to reduce material and labor costs without reducing wall strength.  Now Advanced Framing techniques embrace floor, wall and roof framing practices, and are promoted to improve energy efficiency. Learn how the overall principles of Advanced Framing boil down to simple field-applied details that are easy to incorporate and code-compliant like:            * Stack-faming and single top plates,          * Wall partition backers and corner details,          * Rough opening framing and right-sized headers          * Alternative header options          * Rafter / Ceiling framing details          * Truss heel design          * Rim joist detailingWHEN: Tuesday, February 24th , 5-6:30 p.m.WHERE: RIBA headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., East ProvidenceCOST: FREE for members, with a $10 materials charge$50 for non-members, with a $10 materials chargeLight Refreshments will be servedNo refunds for no shows FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: contact Sheila McCarthy at smccarthy@ribuilders.org, or call (401) 438-7400.