Frequently Asked Questions
Construction Cost Saver Number 1: Pre-Planning: Key to Savings
Explains the need for pre-planning as the basic consideration for reducing building costs through minimizing waste and unnecessary wood framing. Covers Pre-planning, modular plans, thickness and tolerance variables, exterior walls, doors and windows, modular roof dimensioning, planned use of materials saves money ($). Details included. 4 pages. Published around 1974.
Construction Cost Saver Number 2: Use of 24', 28', and 32' house depths (T32)
Emphasizes cost-benefit features of designing houses and other wood frame buildings on the basis of 4' depth increments. 4 pages. Published around 1974. Out of print.
Construction Cost Saver Number 3: Use of Full Span Capability of Lumber Joists (T33)
Illustrates the most efficient joist sizes and grade combinations for house depths ranging from 20 to 32 feet. 6 pages. Out of print. Published around 1974.
Construction Cost Saver Number 4: Exterior Wall Framing (T34)
Describes the many effective ways wall framing costs can be reduced through pre-planning or the quantity and location of exterior wall framing elements as well as the grade of lumber used. 6 pages. Out of print. Published around 1974.
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Wood Technical Publications and Resources
- Construction Cost Saver Number 1-4
- Where can I find the video, House - Where, Why & How: a child's Guide to the Origins of Everyday Stuff?
- Where can I find bar code guidelines?
- How do I convert to metric lumber sizes?
- Where can I find information on installing wood and siding over foam sheathing?
- Where can I find information on architectural design of wood buildings in wet climates?
- Where can I find information on radon reduction?
- Where can I find technical papers on Timber Retaining Walls?
- Where can I find information on noise barriers?
- Where can I find span or load tables for beams, headers, and girders?
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