Alternative Framing Materials in Residential Construction: Three Case Studies

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Construction Services and Home Improvement
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Lumber,
Material,
NAHB Research Center,
Residential Construction
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Overview: With the increase and instability in lumber prices over the last few years, alternative framing materials are becoming more cost-effective; in fact, some are even beginning to compete with dimensional lumber. Despite this impetus, it is not clear how the application of alternative materials compares with wood. This report is the result of a two-year study of alternative materials in residential construction conducted for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Results from the first year are published in Alternatives to Lumber and Plywood in Home Construction1 which provides introductory information on alternatives to conventional lumber and plywood, including basic properties, applicability, and available sources.

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Format: PDF | Size: 2,501KB | Date: Feb 2002 | Pages: 117

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