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Our Wood Framing Services in Texas
Framing is the structure of your building — the essential support. We have a track record of delivering exceptional results for our projects across Texas. When you work with us, you get a crew that:
- Focuses on safety
- Work with precision
- Values honesty and transparency
- Brings decades of experience
Considerations for Wood Framing in Texas
Texas is a geographically diverse state, which means conditions vary depending on location. Some parts of Texas are hot, humid, and subject to coastal conditions and extreme weather like hurricanes. Other, more inland parts experience more of a dry, arid climate. Many areas of Texas experience high winds, which means additional structural reinforcements are required to handle the high lateral load from gusts.
In addition, Texas is known for its clay-rich soil, often called Black Gumbo. This soil expands and contracts, which can cause foundation settling. As expert framing contractors in Texas, we can help mitigate this with special supports and careful design.
Texas’s mix of moist conditions and heat can cause wood to deteriorate — we always pay close attention to the quality of the lumber whenever we are on-site for a farming project. Scheduling far in advance and ensuring we only work with reliable suppliers translates to high-quality results for your project. Learn more about our approach to wood framing in Texas.
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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.
Does the clay-rich soil in Texas affect the wood framing contraction process?
Though your structure will not interact directly with the soil, foundation settling is a common issue in Texas that can lead to instability in the wood framing, like cracking and sloping floors. We work to prevent this in every installation by coordinating with other professional teams and providing our perspective on the designs if we see any risk of framing issues.
Is hurricane strapping required for roofs on wood framing construction in Texas?
In many areas of coastal Texas, it is. Building codes require clips or straps that will prevent the roof from lifting in severe winds. Other areas of Texas that experience extreme weather may not require this, but we can help you identify if your wood-framed structure may need additional reinforcement based on your area’s weather patterns.
Do you pre-treat wood framing in Texas due to potential pests?
In areas where termites are a problem, we absolutely can pre-treat your site. A lot of treatments are done within the soil before foundations are poured, but as your wood framing contractor, we can help your construction team understand what is needed to ensure your wood framing stands the test of time.
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.