Framing is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape. Framing materials are usually wood or steel. Building framing is divided into two broad categories, heavy framing if the vertical supports are few and heavy such as in timber framing, or steel framing or many and smaller called light framing including balloon, platform and light-steel framing
- A firm foundation, consisting of properly installed footings of adequate base to the structure, is essential to the satisfactory performance of all buildings. Such foundation fully utilize the strength and resilience of frame constriction.
- Floor framing consists of a system of sill, girders, joists or floor trusses and sub-flooring that provides support for floor loads and gives lateral support to exterior walls.
