Though house plans, framing tools, and materials have changed quite a bit since we first made these videos with Larry Haun, the fundamentals of framing haven’t. Plumb, level, and square are a must, and efficiency is the name of the game. Larry was not only a master carpenter, but he was also a great teacher and what you’ll learn here is how to not sacrifice quality work while keeping the framing job moving along, from the mudills to the roof. Larry’s tips are as relevant today as they were when we first made these videos and thanks to new technology, the sound and picture and better than ever.

What You'll Learn:

- How to install mudsills square and level

- How to frame and sheath a floor system, including long spans and stair openings, with common framing lumber

- How to simplify the math to lay out and frame stairs

- How to lay out, frame, and raise exterior and interior walls safely and efficiently, including bracing and straightening

- How to install ceiling joists, measure and cut rafters, install the ridge, and sheath the roof, including intersecting gables

- And most importantly, how to work efficiently as a framer without sacrificing quality for speed

Course is available on-demand now.

Running time: approximately 3 hours

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