The House That Wisdom Built - EP 11: Framing: Where Your Home Begins To Take Shape

In this episode of The House That Wisdom Built, we dive into one of the most exciting (and misunderstood) stages of home construction: framing.

This is where months of planning finally take shape—literally. Walls go up, rooms take form, and homeowners start to seetheir home come to life. We break down the difference between stick-built and prefab framing, why engineered lumber matters, and the structural realities of big windows, wind loads, and squeaky floors.

We also talk through real-world tips: when to walk the house, what to look for, where to block (yes, even for your toilet paper holder), and why early planning saves time, money, and headaches down the road.

Plus, we share a favorite tradition: the “Framing Party” — where friends and family leave messages on the studs before the drywall goes up.

If you’re building a home—or dreaming of it—this is the episode that connects the dots between the blueprint and the real thing.

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Hosts:
Vince Longo
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Nathan Walters:
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Produced by:
Michael Newman
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