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Framing (construction)

Framing, in construction, is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure, particularly a building, support and shape. Framing materials are usually wood, engineered wood, or structural steel. The alternative to framed construction is generally called mass wall construction, where horizontal layers of stacked materials such as log building…

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History

Walls

Braced frame

Balloon framing

Materials

Roofs

Structure

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Framing (construction)

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Avg. degree1.98
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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
log buildinginstance ofwhere horizontal layers of stacked materials0.80text
masonryinstance ofwhere horizontal layers of stacked materials0.80text
rammed earthinstance ofwhere horizontal layers of stacked materials0.80text
adobeinstance ofwhere horizontal layers of stacked materials0.80text
etc. are used without framinginstance ofwhere horizontal layers of stacked materials0.80text
oriented strand boardinstance ofplywood and other plywood-like composites0.80text
farm buildingsinstance ofHence timber framing was used first for unheated buildings0.80text
outbuildingsinstance ofHence timber framing was used first for unheated buildings0.80text
summer villasinstance ofHence timber framing was used first for unheated buildings0.80text
but for houses only with the development of wall insulationinstance ofHence timber framing was used first for unheated buildings0.80text
Scandinaviainstance ofBalloon framingBalloon framing is a method of wood construction used primarily in areas rich in softwood forests0.80text
Canadainstance ofBalloon framingBalloon framing is a method of wood construction used primarily in areas rich in softwood forests0.80text

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