Framing Contractors (B01)
Structural framing is your home’s skeleton – and Utah’s harsh climate demands precision.
This BidScope guides you through wood framing systems (platform, balloon, post-and-beam), engineered lumber products (LVL beams, TJI joists, LSL studs), and steel framing options.
Master Utah’s snow load requirements that vary dramatically by elevation – from 25 PSF in valleys to 70 PSF in mountain areas.
Understand lumber grades and species (Douglas Fir #2 versus Spruce-Pine-Fir).
Navigate seismic tie-down requirements for Wasatch Fault zone D2 construction.
Know proper wall framing specs including stud spacing, header sizing, and top/bottom plate requirements.
Learn floor framing with joist sizing, beam spans, blocking, and bridging.
Understand roof framing options – stick-built rafters versus engineered trusses.
Master sheathing requirements (OSB versus plywood thickness and grades).
Coordinate with structural engineers when required.
Know IRC and IBC code requirements.
This comprehensive tool ensures your framing contractor builds a solid, code-compliant structure designed for Utah’s unique demands.
What’s Included:
- Framing system types (platform framing, balloon framing, post-and-beam, timber frame)
- Lumber species and grade selection (Douglas Fir #2, Spruce-Pine-Fir, Southern Yellow Pine)
- Engineered lumber products (LVL beams, LSL studs, TJI joists, Glulam beams, PSL posts)
- Utah snow load requirements by elevation (25-70 PSF) and roof pitch
- Wind load requirements and bracing
- Seismic design requirements for Wasatch Fault zone D2 (tie-downs, shear walls, hold-downs)
- Wall framing specifications (stud spacing 16″ or 24″ OC, 2×4 vs 2×6 walls)
- Header and beam sizing for door and window openings
- Top and bottom plate requirements
- Floor framing (joist sizing, beam spans, cantilevers, blocking, bridging)
- Subfloor sheathing (thickness, tongue-and-groove, gluing)
- Roof framing options (stick-built rafters vs engineered trusses)
- Rafter sizing and spacing
- Ridge beam requirements
- Roof sheathing specifications (OSB vs plywood, thickness by span)
- Engineered truss design and specifications
- Structural engineer coordination and stamped plans
- IRC Chapter 6 and IBC framing code compliance
- Rough framing inspection checklist
- Advanced framing techniques for energy efficiency
- Moisture barrier and house wrap installation
