Some of these older houses were of log construction, but the vast majority was wood frame construction made out of lumber. This book presents sound principles for woodframe the house construction and suggestions framingfor selecting suitable materials to assist the construction of a good house. Dictionary of construction terminology ac an abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. A larger beam of wood or steel used as the principle support of concentrated loads at points along its span. Mafell router on cedar timber frame canadian timberframes. Wood frame envelopes in the coastal climate of british columbia wood frame envelopes in the coastal climate of british columbia is a musthave reference for everyone involved in wood frame design and construction in the challenging coastal climate of b. The cad drawings and explanations will contribute to a better understanding of building science issues that will assist designers and builders construct envelopes that are reliable, durable and economic. Wood frame construction is the predominant method of building homes and apartments in the united states, enabling this nation to have the worlds best housed population.
On january 1, 2015, wood frame construction became even more attractive when changes to the ontario building code obc raised the limit from four to six storeys for wood frame buildings. The a to z of housing terms 60939 by using this atoz collection of over 1200 housing terms, everyone involved in a housing project can ensure theyre speaking the same language. The comprehensive guide to building quality, durable woodframe housing in canada. We are committed to helping canadians access a wide choice of quality. May 20, 2015 add in a smaller carbon footprint than concrete or steel, and wood can also be seen as a much more sustainable choice. Based on the 2005 canadian building code, so there are some changes since but the book is still very relevant. To date, cmhc holds the largest inventory of housing publications in canada with publication. Jan 10, 2012 steel door and frame jamb, masonry wall. A piece of wood made of three or more layers of wood veneer laminated together with glue.
This information bulletin is for information and reference only and is not a substitute for accurate drawings prepared for. It will also serve as a companion to awcs wood frame construction manual for one and twofamily dwellings, which provides a more rigorous structural design methodology than is associated with conventional construction. Wood framing, or light frame construction, is the assembly of dimensional lumber or engineered wood lumber that is regularly spaced and fastened together with nails to create floor, wall and roof assemblies. Ac circuit alternating current the flow of current through a conductor first in one direction then in reverse. The handbook has been prepared to assist architects, engineers, code consultants, developers, building owners, and authorities having jurisdiction ahj in understanding the design and construction of midrise woodframe buildings in canada.
Canadian woodframe house construction john burrows. Special skills permits needed 1 building permit 2 roofing permit 3 supplemental building permit 4 site permit 5 electrical permit 6 mechanical permit 7 plumbing permit 8 fence permit 9 low voltage permit 10 fire alarm permit 11 appliance permit steps to constructing a. Canadian woodframe house construction canadian wood frame house construction isbn 10. Canada mortgage and housing corporation cmhc has been. Woodframe envelopes in the coastal climate of british columbia woodframe envelopes in the coastal climate of british columbia is a musthave reference for everyone involved in woodframe design and construction in the challenging coastal climate of b. Canadian woodframe house construction canadian wood frame house construction 9780660195353 by cmhc and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ac condenser the outside fan unit of the air conditioning system. Controlling noise issues in wood buildings construction canada.
Great book for homeowners who do renovations or those looking to frame a construction from scratch shed, garage, or even a house. While there are up to 15 multistorey wood buildings in construction across ontario, the first in the city of toronto will be heartwood the beach, at 1884 queen st. Platform construction is much more common than balloon framing, though balloon framing was employed in many twostory houses before 1930. Readers are advised to evaluate the information, materials and techniques carefully and to consult appropriate professional resources to. Anderson, engineer forest products laboratory introduction this publication presents sound principles for wood frame house contruction and suggestions for selecting suitable materials that will greatly assist in the con struction of a good house. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the. Multistory wood frame construction by kevin cheung, ph. Canadian woodframe house construction, book by canadian. Wood frame construction is the most common, most conventional method of housebuilding, used for the majority of contractorbuilt and ownerbuilt homes. Any photographs in this book are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily represent currently.
Increasingly, wood framing is also being used in commercial and industrial buildings. Cette publication est aussi disponible en franais sous le titre. It will describe the procedures and materials used to build good quality, attractive, and affordable homes. This handy reference book walks you through the complete construction of a wood frame house, from excavation to the finishing touches. Three essentials to be considered in building a satis factory house are. Canadian wood frame house construction cmhc offers a range of housingrelated information. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. Protected woodframe construction article about protected.
Cette publication est aussi disponible en francais sous le titre. House construction cmhc home to canadians canada mortgage and housing corporation cmhc has been canadas national housing agency for more than 65 years. For details, call 18006682642 or visit our website at. Wood construction data 1 3 details for conventional wood frame construction the first approach to achieving a strong, durable structure, involving economical use of materials, is to follow a basic modular plan for layout and attachment of framing members. This information bulletin is for information and reference only and is not a substitute for accurate drawings prepared for each proposed construction project. Wcd1 details for conventional wood frame construction. An adhesive which, while apparently dry to the touch, will adhere instantaneously to itself upon. Buy the paperback book canadian woodframe house construction by canadian mortgage and housing corporation canadian mortgage and housing corporation at indigo. Few, if any, materials can compete with wood framing in the construction of houses. Building construction glossary a above grade the portion of a building that is above ground level. Cmhcs glossary to bring the book in line with current building of housing. Expert diagrams of the two major types of wood frame construction for house walls and roofs. Wood is the most common material used within the construction industry today.
Controlling noise issues in wood buildings construction. Woodframe construction meeting the challenges of earthquakes 5 effect of earthquakes on wood buildings exterior view of a woodframe house illustrating damage caused by ground failure. It can be used as a working guide to ordermodem construction prac tice and techniques, as a textbook, or as a standard to judge the quality of house construction. The complex will be built with five floors of wood frame construction over a firstfloor precast concrete pedestal. Canadian wood frame house construction by theodore j lio kesik and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In british columbia, about 285 woodframe midrise buildings have been built or are under construction, and the trend is moving east as sixstorey wood frame construction is in the process of being adopted by several provincial codes. However, to provide this efficient wood house, good construction details are important as well as the selection of mate rials for each specific use.
The newest in canada mortgage and housing corporations best practice guide series, it has. Many alternative houses, such as passive solar homes and tiny homes are also built with 2 x 4s, 2 x 6s, and 2 x 8s. Cmhc is canadas largest publisher of housing information, in both print. The term is most commonly applied to elastomerbased, mastictype adhesives. Canadian woodframe house construction cmhc offers a range of. Add in a smaller carbon footprint than concrete or steel, and wood can also be seen as a much more sustainable choice. Nrc, and woodworks has developed the midrise woodframe construction handbook. Note cracks in the pavement at the front of the house.
The wood frame prescriptive provisions are for one and two family dwellings and townhouses of wood frame construction, not exceeding one story in height. Blocked rafters short 2 by 4s used to keep rafters from twisting, and installed at the ends and at midspan. Wood frame construction building with dimensional lumber. Wood construction of big buildings is catching on just about everywhere for good reasons. Readers should consult cmhcs glossary of housing terms. It has the practical information on modern building materials and methods that every builder needs to do professionalquality work. Canadian woodframe house construction canadian wood.
A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. To calculate a roofs pitch, place a carpenters level positioned level on roof line, measure out 12 on the level, from that 12 point. Jun 11, 2016 while there are up to 15 multistorey wood buildings in construction across ontario, the first in the city of toronto will be heartwood the beach, at 1884 queen st. Pitch the angle of the roof slope, measured as x inches per 12 x12. Any adhesive used to assemble primary building materials such as floor sheathing into components during building construction. Design reuirements are provided in part b of the guide and supplementary. In 2016, canada and mongolia signed the canadamongolia foreign investment promotion and protection agreement fipa, which will provide a more transparent and predictable regulatory environment for canadian investors. Basic residential construction terminology flashcards. Basic residential construction chapter 16 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Canadian woodframe house construction cmhc offers a range of housingrelated information. If youre just getting started in the construction trades, this manual will probably be the most useful and most concise guide youll find on home building. Woodframe buildings are known to perform well in earthquakes.
Jul 01, 1998 this handy reference book walks you through the complete construction of a wood frame house, from excavation to the finishing touches. Such methods use a 4foot design module, which governs a 16inch spacing of joists, studs. The canadian wood council encourages the use of best guide for woodframe envelopes as a means of improving overall construction quality. Oct 27, 2015 nrc, and woodworks has developed the midrise wood frame construction handbook. If youre just getting started in the construction trades, this manual will probably be the most useful and. Cmhc, canadas national housing agency, has for over 50 years played a major role in. Together with other housing stakeholders, we help ensure that the canadian housing system remains one of the best in the world. Cwc publications, software design tools wood works. The handbook has been prepared to assist architects, engineers, code consultants, developers, building owners, and authorities having jurisdiction ahj in understanding the design and construction of midrise wood frame buildings in canada.
Any photographs in this book are for illustration purposes only and may. Canadian woodframe house construction mortgage, canada, corporation, housing on. It is the most comprehensive, easytouse reference book for the construction of woodframe houses. New book chronicles building trades history in bc journal of. For efficiency in both construction effort and material use, timber frame structures are typically erected in boxlike sections, called bays, consisting of two bents one on each end along with additional frame members that connect the bents and form the structure. Canadian woodframe house construction by canada mortgage. Wood shims used between the door frame and the vertical structural wall framing members. Readers are advised to evaluate the information, materials and techniques. This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling woodframe houses. Canadian woodframe house construction canadian wood frame house construction. Conventional wood frame construction cochise county. Mafell chain mortiser and 185 circular saw canadian timberframes.
In construction it is light, fast and less expensive than other materials. Sep 18, 2009 wood framing, or light frame construction, is the assembly of dimensional lumber or engineered wood lumber that is regularly spaced and fastened together with nails to create floor, wall and roof assemblies. The building will also have 55 underground parking stalls, and 25 stalls in a surface parking lot behind the building. Many of these buildings have since become heritage buildings, and are typical period. It removes the heat from the freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. Woodframe house construction craftsman book company. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Building construction glossary paladin risk management.
The canadian wood council encourages the use of best guide for wood frame envelopes as a means of improving overall construction quality. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. Multistory woodframe construction by kevin cheung, ph. Wood frame buildings are economical to build, heat and cool, and provide maximum. This book will explain how woodframe houses are built. This manual is the basic reference for anyone building or remodeling wood frame houses. Canadian woodframe house construction by canada mortgage and.
Canadian woodframe house construction paperback june 30 1998. Canadian wood frame house construction by edward issuu. I would recommend this book to students, architects, or residential builders, and other people who are interested in woodframe construction. For efficiency in both construction effort and material use, timberframe structures are typically erected in boxlike sections, called bays, consisting of two bents one on each end along with additional frame members that connect the bents and form the structure.
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