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“The Smarter Way to Frame”
“Developed by a Framer for Framers”

These are Advanced Framing Methods developed by a Framing Contractor with over 42 years of experience building over a thousand houses in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. These Methods optimize material usage with Smarter Cost Control and Material Management, creating a cost-effective, Structurally Superior Energy energy-efficient houses.

OPTIMIZING LUMBER USAGE

Efficient Framing Solutions will recommend only the necessary material needed for framing a Structurally Superior House and Roof System reducing material waste and cost with Smarter Cost Control and Material Management.

SMARTER COST CONTROL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Efficient Framing Solutions can provide a complete pre-construction Framing Material List for the House and the Roof System for accurate prici.ng and budgeting. With this list broken down for each level the Lumber Supplier then can schedule each load per level when requested by the Framer for maximum efficiency in ordering, pre-stocking, scheduling and deliveries. A detailed Material Layout Plan for the House and Roof System is provided to the Framer showing what has been ordered by size, length, quantity and location all laid out using the Framer’s Language.

Smarter Roof Stick Framing Methods

Using the Roof Framing Solutions Method the Entire Roof System, no matter the Size, Style, Type, Pitch, or any combination of either can be designed creating a complete Roof System Rafter Cut List and Layout Plan including all Girder Rafters, Common Rafters, Jack Rafters, Valley Rafters, Hips, Fly Hips, Valleys, Valley Pads, Ridges and all Tail Lengths with correct Overhangs and Heights, Standard, Radius or Custom.

INCREASE USABLE ATTIC SPACE

The Roof Framing Solutions Method also designs Structurally Superior, Cost-effective, Open Attic Brace Free Roof Systems that increases the overall square footage of the house. This creates areas for As Build Finish, Future Finish, Designated Mechanical Closet, Conditioned or Unconditioned Storage Space

INSULLATION / HVAC

These Framing methods are used to maximize insulation space and create clear open paths for a Smarter Ductwork layout for maximum HVAC installation, maintenance and efficiency.

ENGINEERED LUMBER

Using Engineered Lumber Products helps in reducing material waste and cost, providing cost-effective, structurally superior house and roof components.

STACKED FRAMING

Establishing and maintaining a consistent on-center layout per level has all the studs, floor joists, ceiling joist, roof rafters stacked above each other providing point load control and consistency for finished applications

BENEFITS OF EFFICIENT FRAMING SOLUTIONS

  • Reduced Construction Costs and Time with Smarter Cost Control and Material Management
  • Reduced lumber consumption and waste will contribute to more sustainable construction methods
  • Stronger, durable, efficient construction methods will give the structure a longer lifespan
  • Saves time and money in the pre-construction phase for faster construction
  • A tighter building envelope with increased insulation and living space lead to a more comfortable living environment
  • Increased square footage and higher re-sale advantage

FASTER

SAFER

SMARTER

For more detailed information, please visit the House Framing Solutions and Roof Framing Solutions websites linked below.

House
Framing
Solutions

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Efficient System Rafter Layout Plan

The Efficient Framing Solutions Efficient System Rafter Layout Plan provided to the Framer is a detailed Layout, written in the Framer’s language, of where all the Pre-cut Rafters and Efficient Sections are located. The numbering system on the Rafter Layout Plan matches the Rafter Cut List so there is no confusion as to what Rafters go where. Following the Rafter Layout Plan, all the Rafters and Structural components are laid out including:

  • Efficient Sections
  • Girder Rafters
  • Rafter Sets
  • Jack Rafter Sets
  • Valley Jack Rafter Sets
  • Load bearing Rafters for Secondary Roofs / False Dormers
  • Load bearing Rafters for brick / stone
  • Ridges
  • Mid span Ridges
  • Hangers / Bolts
  • Dormers
  • Head outs for Skylights or Masonry Chimneys

With the Efficient Framing Solutions Efficient System Rafter Layout Plan, the entire Pre-cut Efficient System can be moved into the correct location without any confusion and be ready to be assembled.

Efficient System Rafter Cut List

The Rafter Cut List provided to the Framer are cut sheets with specific detailed information, written in the Framer’s Language, needed to lay out, cut, and number each rafter for the entire Efficient System including the following:
  • Girder Rafters
  • Common Rafters
  • Jack Rafters
  • Valley Rafters
  • Hips
  • Fly Hips
  • Valleys
  • Valley Pads
  • Ridges
  • All Rafter and Hip Tails
  • Radius Tails
  • Radius roofs
With the Efficient Framing Solutions Rafter Cut List, the entire Efficient System can be pre-cut, organized, and stacked, ready to be assembled while the house is being framed, eliminating the loss of production with today’s slow, outdated stick framing methods or the problems with Prefab Efficient Truss Systems.

Roof System Rafter Cut List

The Rafter Cut List provided to the Framer are cut sheets with specific detailed information, written in the Framer’s Language, needed to lay out, cut, and number each rafter for the entire Roof System, including the following:

  • Girder Rafters
  • Common Rafters
  • Jack Rafters
  • Valley Rafters
  • Hips
  • Fly Hips
  • Valleys
  • Valley Pads
  • Ridges
  • All Rafter and Hip Tails
  • Radius Tails
  • Radius roofs

With the Roof Framing Solutions Rafter Cut List, the entire Roof System can be pre-cut, organized, and stacked, ready to be assembled while the house is being framed, eliminating the loss of production with today’s slow, outdated stick framing methods or the problems with Prefab Roof Truss Systems.

Roof System Rafter Layout Plan

The Roof Framing Solutions Roof System Rafter Layout Plan provided to the Framer is a detailed Layout, written in the Framer’s Language, of where all the Pre-cut Rafters and Roof Sections are located. The numbering system on the Rafter Layout Plan matches the Rafter Cut List so there is no confusion as to what Rafters go where. Following the Rafter Layout Plan, all the Rafters and Structural components are laid out including:

  • Roof Sections
  • Girder Rafters
  • Rafter Sets
  • Jack Rafter Sets
  • Valley Jack Rafter Sets
  • Load bearing Rafters for Secondary Roofs / False Dormers
  • Load bearing Rafters for brick / stone
  • Ridges
  • Mid span Ridges
  • Hangers / Bolts
  • Dormers
  • Head outs for Skylights or Masonry Chimneys

With the Roof Framing Solutions Roof System Rafter Layout Plan, the entire Pre-cut Roof System can be moved into the correct location without any confusion and be ready to be assembled.

Roof Framing Material Layout Plan

The Material Layout Plan is a complete detailed Layout for a Brace Free Open Attic Roof System showing the Framer all the information needed to cut and set up the roof. With the Material Layout Plan there is no confusion as to what has been ordered and where it goes. There is no more guesswork on setting up the roof with detailed information such as the following:
  • Material size, length and quantity ordered
  • Material locations in the Roof System
  • Layout starting point and directions
  • All Vault Wall heights and locations
  • All Roof knee wall Heights and Locations
  • Al Roof kneewall setbacks for Switch Pitch Roofs
  • All double Roof kneewall heights and locations
  • Scaffold heights and locations
  • Gable end overhangs for kneewalls
  • Any Roof beam locations and heights
  • Any specific or general information needed per Roof Section

House Framing Material Layout Plan

The House Framing Material Layout Plan, laid out in the Framers Language, is a complete detailed Layout of the Framing Material showing the Framer what has been ordered by Size, Length, Quantity and its Location. With the House Framing Material Layout Plan there is no more confusion regarding what has been ordered and where it goes, and the Framer can also use the Layout plan to double-check if the delivery is filled and then schedule the next Pre- stocked Package delivery. This helps create Smarter Cost Control and Material Management and eliminates:

  • Shotgun Takeoffs
  • Unnecessary Waste and Credit Return Issues
  • Loss of Production Waiting on Material Deliveries
  • Material misuse from confusion about orders
  • Detailed Material List per Level
  • Layout starting point and direction
  • Specific Structural Components size and location
  • Point Loads
  • All General or Specific Structural Information needed per Level

Roof Framing Material List

After reviewing all the Architectural and Structural plans provided a complete Roof System Layout is developed with any recommendations needed for a Structurally Superior, Cost Effective, Brace Free Open Attic Roof System. Then a detailed material list is created listing all the material by Size, Length and Quantity to build the entire Roof System. This material list can be used for pre-construction material pricing and getting a firm cost for budgeting. Having Smarter Cost Control and Material Management for Roof construction will eliminate:
  • Unexpected material over costs during construction
  • Production loss during construction due to multiple orders and deliveries
  • Costly waste piles and dump fees
  • Stacks of overordered expensive material taking up valuable jobsite space
  • Credit return issues

House Framing Materials List

After a review of all the architectural and structural plans provided, a complete structural layout is developed, along with any recommendations needed to build a cost-effective, structurally superior house. Then, a detailed Material List is created per level, listing all the Framing Material needed by Size, Length, and Quantity. This Material List can be used for Pre-construction pricing and getting a firm cost for budgeting. Having Smarter Cost Control and Material Management is critical to House construction and will eliminate:

  • Unexpected material over costs during construction
  • Production loss during construction due to multiple orders and deliveries
  • Costly waste piles and dump fees
  • Stacks of overordered expensive material taking up valuable jobsite space
  • Credit return issues

Waste And Overordering

Getting a complete Roof Framing Material List and then framing the House is the most complicated, time-consuming, and costly part of framing a house. The last thing a Homeowner wants to see after the House is built is huge piles of waste or stacks of expensive over-ordered material covering the lot. Unfortunately, most material lists are done by someone with little to no Roof knowledge or building experience, or by the Framer on-site, at the last minute, multiple times. This is called a “Shotgun Takeoff.” Having smarter cost control and material management during Roof construction requires an accurate, complete Roof Framing Material List and Layout, with a Roof System Rafter Cut List and Layout.

Examples

Here are some examples of “Shotgun Takeoffs” and how they can get out of control with waste and overordering. As you look through these pictures of all the material waste and MONEY covering the lot, ask yourself…

  • What are the Homeowners’ thoughts about their Builders efficiency and managerial efforts at this stage of construction?
  • What will potential clients think?
  • How do you think the conversations between the Homeowner, Builder, Framer and Lumber Supplier went about material pick up and the Credit Return?
  • How much usable returnable material “walked off” before being sorted out and picked up?
  • How much money went into the Dumpster?
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Summary

With a Structurally Designed Roof System from Roof Framing Solutions, there is Smarter Cost Control and Material Management with Roof Construction. There are no huge waste piles or stacks of lumber consuming valuable jobsite space waiting to be picked up, used by others, or stolen.

Smarter Cost Control and Material Management

Having Smarter Cost Control and Material Management is critical when building houses. This is an example of how using the Roof Framing Solutions Method can save Money and help with controlling Material for the Roof System. This is a Material Quote for a 4,575 square foot Custom Contract House that the Roof System was Structurally Designed with the Floor Systems by the Lumber Supplier. They supplied a basic plan with the outline of the Roof showing beams and Rafter Material recommended. After a review by Roof Framing Solutions, the following mistakes and Roof omissions were found:

  • Did not Identify (3) Vaulted Roofs
  • Did not Identify (3) Dormers and the Roofs
  • Did not Identify (3) Porch Shed Roofs
  • Did not Identify (1) Bay Roof
  • Did not Identify the Roof Pitches
  • Did not Identify that it was a Multi- Pitched Roof System
  • No Layout starting location or direction / Non stacking Layout
  • Oversized Ridge and Ceiling beams
  • Incorrect Rafter size and lengths recommended

Using the recommended Material List from the Lumber Supplier a Roof Framing Material List, including the missed Roofs, was completed and then priced. With that Materials List and Price used as a Base for comparison (4) more separate lists were provided and were priced by the same Lumber Supplier and are shown with a description.

roof framing material cost comparison total cost cost per sq.ft
Lumber suppliers original recommended list 2×12, 2×10 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing $58,941.10 $12.88
The same list with downsized Rafters #1 2×10, 2×8 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing $50,673.11 $11.08
The same list with downsized Rafters #2 2×8, 2×6 Rafter mix with beams and roof bracing $50,163.11 $10.96
The same list with downsized Rafters #3 2×6 Rafters with beams and Roof bracing $ 43,805.86 $9.57
Roof Framing Solutions Material List Structurally Designed Brace Free Open Attic $37,779.25 $8.26

Roof Framing Solutions was able to save $4.62 per square foot for a total of $21,161.85 on the Roof Framing Material from the original recommended quote. With that cost savings and having an Open Attic the Homeowners prepared the Attic Level with an additional set of Stairs and a Floor system for 1,255 square feet of Future Finish and Storage.

ALL PLANS, MATERIAL LISTS AND QUOTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST