Colorado wood framing contractors
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Our Wood Framing Services in Colorado
Framing is the structure of your building — the essential support. Work with a crew in Colorado that you can trust, with a track record of delivering flawless results. When you work with us, you get a crew that:
- Focuses on safety
- Work with precision
- Values honesty and transparency
- Brings decades of experience
About Expert Wood Framing in Colorado
Colorado’s location in the Mountain West means wood framing here will be subject to high winds, heavy loads of snow, and extremely dry conditions. Wood framing contractors in Colorado know that high-grade lumber and special engineering will help buildings withstand the heavy loads and challenging terrain.
Many structures in Colorado include deep-penetrating foundation systems, so we also know how to work with specialty engineers and complex designs to ensure the wood framing meets all your project requirements. Finally, Colorado’s extreme seasons can cause freeze/thaw cycles, so we ensure all sites have adequate ventilation and mixture barriers as needed to protect from deteriorating wood, water intrusion, and pests.
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Wood Framing FAQs
What is wood framing?
Framing is the structural support of your building — essentially its skeleton. A typical wood frame consists of the following basic elements:
Plates: beams that run horizontal at the bottom and top of the frame.
Studs: vertical beams placed 16″ to 24″ apart, that run from the top plate to bottom plate.
Joists: horizontal beams that span the length of the floor. These act as support and create the platform for your building.
What is expansive soil, and how does it affect wood framing in Colorado?
Expansive soil is soil that shrinks and expands when exposed to moisture. Many areas of Colorado have soil like this. For your project, it won’t impact how we complete the wood framing construction, but it does alter the design. Typically, to prevent stress on the wood frame from foundation settling, solutions like deep caissons or drilled piers will be used to keep the structure sturdy in all conditions.
What are the roof snow load requirements for wood framing in Colorado mountain towns?
Building codes vary by altitude and location, requiring very high ground snow loads for roof design. We’ll work with a structural engineer to calculate the roof design load to size the rafters, joists, and trusses correctly to ensure your wood framing supports the heavy load of accumulated snow.
What is a WUI zone, and what does it mean for wood framing construction?
A WUI zone is an area designed as “Wildland-Urban Interface,” and that refers to areas where homes and buildings are interspersed with undeveloped areas, creating a higher risk of wildfire hazards.
In these zones, codes will dictate fireproofing measures like ignition-resistant materials for exterior walls, roofs, and decking. The wood framing is typically standard, but we can take additional measures to ensure your building is protected inside and out.
Is wood or steel framing better?
There are benefits to both wood and steel framing, and the best choice for your project will depend on your goals and requirements.
Wood framing tends to be more cost-effective for both materials and installation, leading to a lower price for your project.
Steel framing is inherently lighter and stronger, which makes it a good choice for high-rise projects.
We pride ourselves on transparency, and if we feel steel framing is more appropriate for your project, we’ll guide you in the right direction.
How are timber framing and wood framing different?
Timber framing and wood framing both use wood as the material for the structural support of a building. Timber frames, however, use wood joinery, whereas wood framing uses metal fasteners. Timber framing is popular for homes, but can be more expensive than typical wood framing.
What is the best wood for framing?
Lumber is graded different categories. The most common for construction are 1-3.
#1 – This includes high-quality, structurally-sound lumber with little to no visual defects like knots.
#2 – This is also just as high-quality in terms of structural soundness and strength, but may include cosmetic defects.
#3 – This lumber may have large knots, knot holes, or “wane” which is the presence of bark. Still structurally sound, but not visually appealing.
These are the three strongest grades, with #2 being the most typical for framing. It is just as strong as #1, but its cosmetic defects make it for useful for internal structures rather than visible finishes.
is metal framing cheaper than wood?
No, metal framing tends to be more expensive than wood framing. To discuss your project, and whether wood or metal framing is the right choice, get in touch.
Is wood framing on a concrete slab possible?
Yes it is! Get in touch with us to provide more details about your project, and we can help you decide what kind of framing is best.
What are acceptable moisture levels in wood framing?
Generally, a moisture level between 9-15% is acceptable is all areas of the U.S.
Anything higher than that can indicate a cause for concern. Wood that’s framed while wet can incur shrinkage when it dries. Some contractors prefer this method, and plan for shrinkage after installation. Others prefer to wait until wood is as dry as possible, and unlikely to shrink. We measure the moisture in your wood framing to ensure it’s acceptable before moving on to the next phase of your project.
What are the advantages of wood framing?
Wood framing is cost-effective, versatile, and easily available.
It also is not conductive to heat, unlike steel. This means wood requires less insulation to maintain its temperature in hot and cool conditions.
Finally, wood cannot rust or corrode. Steel rusts much faster than wood rots, which mean timelines for repairs and maintenance can be more sever for metal structures.