Platform framing is a construction technique predominantly used in wood-frame buildings. It involves constructing each floor as a separate unit, or 'platform'. Builders start with a floor, then erect the walls upon this platform, followed by adding the ceiling, which simultaneously serves as the platform for the next floor or roof.
This method allows for efficient and rapid construction with standardized materials, and offers a high degree of stability and insulation. Being more material-efficient and simpler than earlier balloon framing, platform framing is now the standard method for constructing residential and light commercial buildings.
Platform Framed Wood Walls are constructed with stud sizes of 3.5”, 5.5” (8.9, 14 cm) and stud spacings of 16”, 24” (40.6, 61 cm). Overall heights for Platform Framed Wood Walls are typically between 8’-12’ (2.44-3.66 m).
Platform framing is a construction technique predominantly used in wood-frame buildings. It involves constructing each floor as a separate unit, or 'platform'. Builders start with a floor, then erect the walls upon this platform, followed by adding the ceiling, which simultaneously serves as the platform for the next floor or roof.
This method allows for efficient and rapid construction with standardized materials, and offers a high degree of stability and insulation. Being more material-efficient and simpler than earlier balloon framing, platform framing is now the standard method for constructing residential and light commercial buildings.
Platform Framed Wood Walls are constructed with stud sizes of 3.5”, 5.5” (8.9, 14 cm) and stud spacings of 16”, 24” (40.6, 61 cm). Overall heights for Platform Framed Wood Walls are typically between 8’-12’ (2.44-3.66 m).