Framing

KATRINA COTTAGE
“Katrina Cottages” are small house plans intended to provide New Orleans residents with simple replacement homes when they needed to quickly rebuild following the devastating Hurricane Katrina. They were designed in styles traditional to the area, scaled-down in size for affordability and the quick construction of many units. Our Katrina Cottage is a quaint 3BR with a Master on the first floor. The pleasing comfort of this design pairs with ease of construction for a popular, economical design.
How to Build a Half Wall the Quick and Easy Way | Quirkshire
How to Build a Half Wall the Quick and Easy Way | Quirkshire
DIY Half Wall in a Day
Step-by-step tutorial to build a half wall
Farmhouse Style Meets Passive House - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Thick walls that don't waste wood. The exterior row of studs supports the floor and roof loads; the interior row of studs is non-structural. Plywood sheathing acts as an air barrier for both the wall assembly and the attic ceiling. Advanced framing techniques reduce the number of studs used.