Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Balloon-Framed Gable Tall Wall Assembly

Continuous 2x6 studs (12 to 16 ft), dropped gable rake plate, mid-height solid blocking

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 4.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 88 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Tall unbraced walls buckle easily during raising; brace wall rigidly to floor slab prior to lifting.
Missing horizontal fireblocking creates a chimney flue effect within tall stud cavities.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Balloon-Framed Gable Tall Wall Assembly

Continuous 2x6 studs (12 to 16 ft), dropped gable rake plate, mid-height solid blocking

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 4.5 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 88 fasteners in 4 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Tall unbraced walls buckle easily during raising; brace wall rigidly to floor slab prior to lifting.
Missing horizontal fireblocking creates a chimney flue effect within tall stud cavities.