DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

Reduce the thickness of framing lumber, from 2" to 1 1/4", is a way to save materials. Especially for interior wall framing where often studs dimension exceed the design requirements.

Air-dried lumber from local certified well-managed forest is one of the best choices because of its low embodied energy.

Lumber is graded for either its appearance or structural strength and stiffness, allowing the architect and engineer to choose material economically.

Wall framing is popular because it is an extremely flexible and economical way of constructing small buildings.

The use of reclaimed lumber is the most interesting choice because it decreases the disposal in landfill and saves natural resource depletion.

 PROS

Along with the resources savings, using thinner studs save labor because are lighter and therefore easier to work with and to transport.

Can be reused if nailed or screwed (which permits an easy disassemblage), or can be ground up and used as compost, as it is biodegradable.

To be reused has to meet structural codes requirements. Or it can be used for interior asnd trim purposes.

 CONS

The thinner dimension is not always acccept because is not recognized by the Uniform Building Code (5).