Framing Extenders
Dimensional lumber over 12" deep is generally not available. For greater depths, lumber is manufactured from multiple pieces glued together such as laminated lumber, “truss-joists”,micro-lams and trusses. Because these framers are manufactured, they are costly and generally not designed for loadings not anticipated by the designer. Dimensional lumber is “forgiving” permitting loading many times the design loads as these loads are usually limited by deflection (bending).
Energy codes have required greater and greater thicknesses of thermal insulation. The level of
insulation or “R” value is proportional to the thickness of the insulating material. The most common material used for thermal insulation is fiberglass, which comes in batts.
We have developed framing adapters, which can be made from metal in a manner similar to metal studs. These adapters can be used to extend the depth of conventional framing, thus permitting the use of thicker insulation batts while maintaining the advantages of using dimensional lumber that having a depth of twelve inches or less. This technology is patent pending.
Energy codes have required greater and greater thicknesses of thermal insulation. The level of
insulation or “R” value is proportional to the thickness of the insulating material. The most common material used for thermal insulation is fiberglass, which comes in batts.
We have developed framing adapters, which can be made from metal in a manner similar to metal studs. These adapters can be used to extend the depth of conventional framing, thus permitting the use of thicker insulation batts while maintaining the advantages of using dimensional lumber that having a depth of twelve inches or less. This technology is patent pending.