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	Balloon framing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Balloon framing is method of wood construction used primarily in Scandinavia and the United States.
		The balloon wall studs extend from the sill of the first floor all the way to the top plate or end rafter of the second floor.
		Whereas with platform framing workmen can readily reach the top of the walls being erected, balloon construction requires scaffolding to reach the tops of the walls (which are often two or three stories above the working platform).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Balloon_framing (242 words)

	balloon framing -- balloon framing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		BALLOON FRAMING: The building-frame construction in which each of the studs is one piece from the foundation to the roof of a two-story house.
		Balloon Framing In carpentry, the lightest and most economical form of construction, in which the studding and corner plates are set up in continuous lengths from the first floor line or sill to the...
		Balloon framing is one type of non-standard framing In balloon framing, the intermediate floor framing joists are face nailed directly to the studs.
	www.musicballoon.com /balloonframing (3833 words)

	Balloon Framed Houses
		Partially a result of the incipient industrialization occurring in the young nation, the balloon frame was based on much lighter precut two-by-four-inch studs positioned sixteen inches apart and held together by factory-produced nails.
		Unlike the self-supporting bay system of the braced frame, the one or two-story continuous stud system of the balloon frame did not utilize the girdling support of connecting horizontal beams (girts) tied into stout corner posts; hence, the frame required lateral support from the wrapping (diaphragm) action of the sheathing to make the frame rigid.
		Later in the development of the balloon frame the sub-sheathing was nailed diagonally to further counter the racking of the frame.
	www.hereandthere.org /oldhouse/balloon-framing.htm (812 words)

	Historic house glossary by Westwind Design, Richmond, Maine
		Balloon framing: Balloon framing is a system of wood-frame construction, first used in the 19th century, in which the studs are continuous from the foundation sill to the top wall plate.
		A balloon frame, which is held together entirely by nails, could be erected faster than a post-and-beam frame, with the use of less-skilled labor; and the end result was stronger and more apt to be square and plumb.
		Balloon frames have one serious drawback: unless firestops are installed at the level of every floor, the stud spaces form what are essentially chimneys from cellar to attic, greatly accelerating the spread of fire.
	www.westwinddesign.com /glossdes.htm (3895 words)

	Hometime Glossary - Framing
		An older style of framing in which the studs in the bearing walls are run uninterrupted from the sole plate up to the roof plate.
		This style of framing is no longer allowed, in large part because the open stud cavities allow a fire that starts in the basement or first floor to travel rapidly to the upper floor and attic.
		A framing member that supports the cut ends of studs or joists, usually over a window or door or at either end of a floor or ceiling opening.
	www.pbs.org /hometime/glossary/frame.htm (354 words)

	* Balloon - (Home): Definition
		Balloon Framing, used from the mid-1800s to the1940s isn't commonly used anymore because the wall studs run the entire height of a two-story house -- from the sill to the second- floor top plate.
		Framing, balloon " A system of framing a building in which all vertical structural elements of the bearing wall s consist of single pieces extending from the top of the foundation sill plate to the roof plate and to which all floor joists are fastened.
		Balloon framing isn't commonly used anymore because the wall studs run the entire height of a two-story house.
	en.mimi.hu /home/balloon.html (1301 words)

	Balloon Drawings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A balloon ring is then attached directly to a support point at the tip of a Y frame or to a corner of a top frame.
		The cross hatched framing of the Y frames is made of up/down walkways (lighted from below at night with red lights) which can be used to walk in either direction depending on the position of the Y frame.
		When a T balloon is at a distance from a main unit, the grapple near it is released and the T balloon floats down wind and catches up with the main units.
	www.akilo.com /basicdrawings.html (678 words)

	On The House with the Carey Bros. Home Repair and Home Improvement Tips. -> House Framing
		We don't suggest that the frame be built to the exacting tolerance that one might find in cabinet construction, but walls that are plumb (level up and down, perfectly vertical), level (horizontally) and square to each other are a must.
		The longer studs associated with balloon framing are less apt to contract to the same extent as their shorter platform-framed brothers, thus providing a far more stable base for finishes that tend to crack when the frame shifts, such as stucco, plaster and stone or brick.
		With balloon framing the floors are built after the tall stud walls are in place.
	www.onthehouse.com /print.php?short_name=wp&article_date=19990412 (764 words)

	Section 303 of the Building Code for Windstorm Resistant Construction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The gable endwall shall be framed using either balloon framing in accordance with Section 303.1.2.1 or platform framing in accordance with Section 303.1.2.2.
		Balloon framing (wall framing which extends continuously from the sole or bottom plate to the roof line) should be used for all gable endwalls.
		Balloon framing shall be used on gable endwalls which support rooms with non-flat ceilings such as cathedral, vaulted, or coffer ceilings.
	www.tdi.state.tx.us /company/wind/bldcode/303.html (2420 words)

	Ralph Jones Woodworking Tutorial - Chapter 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Platform framing starts with a sill fastened to the foundation, a beam in the center of the structure running the length of the building and then the floor joists are laidout on the sill plate and beam with a band board on the ends of the floor joists.
		In balloon framing, shrinkage is reduced because the amount of cross sectional lumber is low.
		Thus the high vertical stability of balloon framing made it adaptable for two story framing, especially if masonary veneer or stucco was to be applied to the outside wall.
	members.aol.com /ralj7/chapter7.htm (775 words)

	balloon framing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Balloon Framing, used from the mid-1800s to the1940s isn't commonly used anymore because the wall studs run the entire height of a two...
		Balloon framing : Balloon framing is a system of wood-frame construction, first used in the 19th century, in which the studs are continuous from
		September 9 balloon framing construction method Balloon framing is method of wood construction used primarily in Scandinavia and the United States.
	www.all-about-pictureframes.com /6/balloon-framing.html (247 words)

	Balloon Decor Archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		No framing necessary and it makes a nice round sphere using 12 latex or more than 30 latex.
		Slide each balloon along the cable tie as near to the "head" end as possible.
		In effect, you are creating a single "string" of balloons threaded along the cable tie.
	www.balloonhq.com /deco/upto12Jul2001/archive.18184.html (362 words)

	DoItYourself.com Community Forums - balloon framing questions Do It Yourself Home Improvement, Repair, Remodeling and ...
		Balloon framing rquirements now would have to be 2x6 to carry the load of floor and roof system.
		With balloon framing, your floor joists are nailed to the sides of the wall studs.
		It is my understanding that balloon framing began to be replaced by platform framing in the 1930s for all of the reasons that Doug mentioned.
	forum.doityourself.com /archive/index.php/t-90761.html (1251 words)

	Balloon framing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		uring the second half of the 19th century, one of the most important technological developments was the advent of balloon framing, whereby the framework of a house could be made out of uniform lumber; this was becoming increasingly available from commercial mills.
		The framing system comprised inexpensive two-by-four-inch boards, combined as upright studs and cross-members and held together by cheap, mass-produced nails.
		Eventually, by the turn of the century, balloon framing replaced traditional hewn timber construction and simplified the making of more complex architectural features, such as overhangs, bay windows and towers.
	ah.phpwebhosting.com /a/DCTNRY/b/balloon.html (101 words)

	Types of Framing - Chapter 6: Rough Framing - Woodworking & Carpentry Online
		The platform frame is preferred for one-story structures since it permits both the bearing and nonbearing walls (which are supported by the joist) to settle uniformly.
		The balloon frame (Figure 6-1, 2) is a widely used type of light framing.
		The major difference between balloon and braced framing in a multistory building is that in balloon framing the studs run the full length, from sill to rafters.
	www.woodworking-online.com /chapter6/1.html (622 words)

	Photo of Helium Balloon System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The framing also allows a main unit to be in a flat configuration or stacked 3 over 3.
		The two separate "T" balloons are used to retrieve grapples and to clean and inspect the main units.
		The 14 balloons are all interconnected with lines (which are not shown).
	www.akilo.com /forkidsonly.html (198 words)

	Origin Of Balloon Framing - Amazing Balloon Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Although the balloon frame was not widely used in St. Louis,...
		Balloon framing, another type, has the studs running from the bottom of the first...
		Balloon framing was widely used because it was faster and cheaper than other wood...
	www.amazingballoonguide.com /origin-of-balloon-framing.html (555 words)

	Old-House Lumber & Framing Systems Balloon Framing Details
		In balloon framing, both the wall studs and the floor joists rest on a sill anchored to the foundation.
		End-wall framing for balloon construction (at the junction of first floor ceiling and upper-story framing.
		In most areas, current building codes require that firestops be used in balloon framing to prevent the spread of fire through open wall passages -- although these firestops may or may not be present in older houses.
	www.oldhouseweb.com /stories/Detailed/224.shtml (306 words)

	Steel Framed Homes Utilizing Red Iron Frames and Light Gage Steel for Superior Quality Housing ~ The Building Process, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Balloon framing on gable end walls is used on some designs to provide stronger and easier to install wall framing.
		Balloon framing is when the wall studs run from the bottom track all the way to the bottom of the roof purlins.
		Completed balloon framed, gable end wall showing how all the wall studs run from the bottom track all the way to the bottom of the roof purlins.
	www.excalibursteel.com /processwall_p2.htm (207 words)

	Balloon Construction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Balloon construction was used until modifications produced another framing method called platform framing.
		We call this building structure balloon framing, and it was the method that first required two-by-fours.
		Balloon Frame Construction — A system of framing a wooden structure where all the vertical supports are single studs for the exterior load-bearing walls and extend the full height of the structure.
	www.uh.edu /hti/cu/2003/v06/02.htm (8266 words)

	Balloon Frame Housing - Big Balloon Guide
		Balloon - frame buildings became familiar sights throughout the West during the late nineteenth century.
		Because Eau Claire was settled in the last half of the 19th century, house construction used the balloon - frame system, first used in Chicago during the...
		Timbercraft timber frame homes are the result of 20 years of research and...
	www.bigballoonguide.com /balloon-frame-housing.html (691 words)

	Balloon Framing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Balloon framing is one type of non-standard framing
		In balloon framing, the intermediate floor framing joists are face nailed directly to the studs.
		Balloon framed structures were common on the East Coast and Midwest until recently.
	www.abag.ca.gov /bayarea/eqmaps/fixit/ch4/sld020.htm (145 words)

	staugustine.com: HomeFinder
		Along with the foundation, a home's frame is a highly important support system and one of the most important parts of modern building construction.
		Balloon framing provides a better base for stucco and masonry wall coverings.
		The longer studs associated with balloon framing are less apt to contract to the same extent as their shorter platform-framed brothers, thus providing a far more stable base for finishes that tend to crack when the frame shifts -- such as stucco, plaster and stone or brick.
	www.staugustine.com /homefinder/frame.shtml (447 words)

	Homeglossary.com - The World's Most Complete Real Estate Directory
		Type of framing used in two-story homes where one-piece studs extend from the foundation to the roof and form the walls of both stories.
		Used to lock framing pieces together, these fasteners are made of 16 or 18 gauge zinc-coated metal with pre-punched nail holes.
		They are set between the pieces of frame and attached with either nails or screws, locking the members together.
	www.yourwebassistant.net /glossary/f12.htm (990 words)

	Find Framing Contractors - Home Framing Services
		If need help in framing for your home in, a framing contractor would be your best choice for the job.
		Platform construction is much more common than balloon framing, though balloon framing was employed in many two-story houses before 1930.
		The wall frame generally consists of 2 by 4 or 2 by 6 wall studs placed vertically every 16 or 24 inches, from center to center.
	www.find-general-contractor.com /Framing (196 words)

	Re: Very old balloon constuction + blown insulation
		Balloon framing uses long but thin studs and lots of nails to fasten the sides of the joists to the sides of the studs.
		But an additional problem with the earlier pre-balloon framing is that sometimes there are odd horizontal pieces in unexpected places in the wall framing also (I have gut rehabbed some houses from that period or slightly later.) All this can potentially be seen with infrared equipment if the insulation contractor is so equipped.
		Usually not all the framing was even square, let alone dimensioned closely enough for balloon.
	www.cyber-spy.com /consumer-groups/07707-12674.misc.consumers.house.html (385 words)

	Blueprint for Safety: New Wind Construction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For wood-frame construction, gable end walls must be built using full-height studs continuous floor to roof ( balloon framing) where possible.
		If balloon framing is not possible, a ceiling diaphragm must be provided.
		Wood frame gable end walls above masonry or wood frame walls are not recommended unless there is a ceiling diaphragm to brace the gable against lateral loads at the horizontal joint between the wall below and the gable above.
	www.blueprintforsafety.org /windnew/windnew03.html (497 words)

	Re: Very old balloon constuction + blown insulation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		But your description of timbers and odd horizontal pieces in unexpected places in the wall framing is exactly what we have.
		We did put in a pass-thru from kitchen to dining room last summer and were quite suprised to see what appears to be a 'figure it out as you go' plan to the support timbers.
		Balloon framing uses long but thin studs and lots of nails > to fasten the sides of the joists to the sides of the studs.
	www.cyber-spy.com /consumer-groups/07716-12674.misc.consumers.house.html (511 words)

	Home Tips: How Roof Framing Works
		Nearly all roofs are framed using one of two methods: standard stick framing or newer truss framing.
		Gable and hip roofs may be built primarily of trusses; other roof shapes, particularly those with dormers or on houses with cathedral ceilings, attic rooms or attic storage areas are stick built.
		Balloon framing / / Wall framing 1 / / Wall framing 2 / / Floor and ceiling framing 1 / /
	www.hometips.com /hyhw/structure/119roof.html (328 words)

	Balloon framing \| TutorGig.co.uk Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		'Balloon framing ' is method of wood construction used primarily in Scandinavia and the United States.
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	www.tutorgig.co.uk /encyclopedia/getdefn.jsp?keywords=Balloon_framing (199 words)

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