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Jobsite Basics Choosing the Right Framing Nailer Hammers: Titanium vs. steel Framing lumber: moisture, content, species, and grade Beyond OSB: Wall Sheathings That Multitask Exploring the Benefits of Engineered Floor Joists Managing Job-Site Mud Temporary Power on the Jobsite General Framing Wall Framing 10 Rules for Framing Framing with a Crane All About Headers Anchoring Wood to a Steel I-Beam Wind-Resistant Framing Techniques Where Do You Want the Blocking? Framing Floors The Well-Framed Floor Fast, Accurate Floor Sheathing Built-Up Center Beams Frame a Strong Stable Floor with I-Joists Supporting a Cantilevered Bay 6 Ways to Stiffen a Bouncy Floor Framing Walls Careful Layout for Perfect Walls Fast and Accurate Wall Framing Laying Out and Detailing Wall Plates Not-So-Rough Openings Shear Walls Framing Curved Walls Framing Big Gable Walls Safely and Efficiently Raising a Gable Wall Better Framing with Factory-Built Walls A Slick Approach to Straightening Walls Framing Ceilings Curved Ceiling? No Problem Framing Cathedral Ceilings Ceiling Remodel: From Flat to Cathedral Open Up the Ceiling with a Steel Sandwich Energy-Efficient Framing Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls Energy Smart Details: Double-stud walls Bring Advanced Framing to Your Job Site Air-sealed Mudsill Assembly Framing for Efficiency