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The Designer:
- Greater flexibility to use open spans.
- Consultation available in the planning and preliminary
design stage to optimize design efficiency.
- Liability reduction, due to proper design and analysis
of building structural components.
- Less problems routing ducts, plumbing and electrical
systems.
- Design acceptance of code and building agencies.
The
Builder:
- Better plan flexibility and use of space.
- Fewer call backs due to structural problems.
- Less pilferage at the job site.
- Better framing crew and subcontractor utilization.
- Reduced waste and waste removal costs.
- Substantial increase in total volume output resulting
in better bottom line.
- Less exposure to builders' risk, workers compensation
and liability insurance costs due to shorter framing time.
- Better jobsite quality and appearance of structure.
- More satisfied homeowner.
The
Framing Crew:
- Crew cut and build up time eliminated.
- Shorter framing time - increased total output.
- Less insurance expense on job due to shorter framing
time.
- Reduced chance of structural problems and thus fewer
call backs and expensive repairs.
- High degree of quality construction achieved through
use of components cut with computerized precision and
assembled in precision jigs.
- Less clean-up and waste removal required.
The
Homeowner:
- Greater structural strength.
- Engineered components are custom designed for your home.
- Reduced chance of future structural problems.
- Structural systems that are in code compliance whether
your home is inspected or not.
- Greater flexibility in the design of open rooms to optimize
space.
- Environmentally responsible - uses substantially less
material than conventional construction.
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Portions
of the above information were excerpted from a Framing
the American Dream® brochure, courtesy of WTCA--Representing
the Structural Building Components Industry. |
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