Structural Systems
Florida's wind demands exceptional framing
Your home's skeleton must withstand hurricanes. Here's how engineered framing protects your investment.
Different approaches to structural framing, each with specific advantages for Florida construction.
Traditional dimensional lumber and engineered wood products assembled on-site. The most common method for residential construction in Florida.
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Factory-built triangular frames that span the entire width of the home. Designed by engineers for specific load requirements.
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Cold-formed steel studs and joists. Offers superior strength and doesn't rot or attract termites.
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Engineering and code requirements drive framing decisions in Florida.
Florida's wind zones determine connection requirements and framing specifications.
Roof loads, floor loads, and wall loads all factor into framing design.
The distance between supports determines lumber sizing and truss design.
Your home's design drives specific framing requirements.
Key framing requirements for Florida residential construction.
Engineered for Florida. Built to code—and beyond.
Every connection, every strap, every nail pattern is specified by engineers and verified by inspectors.
Structural engineers design framing specific to your plans and wind zone.
Mold-treated lumber and engineered trusses per specifications.
Experienced crews following engineered plans exactly as specified.
Every hurricane strap and hold-down installed and documented.
Independent verification before close-in proceeds.
Engineered
Trusses designed per specific plans
Hurricane-Rated
Connections per wind zone requirements
Mold-Treated
Lumber treated for Florida conditions
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Third-party verification at framing stage
Steel framing is excellent but typically costs more and requires specialized labor. For most Florida residential construction, properly engineered wood framing with hurricane connections provides excellent performance at better value. We can quote steel framing if you prefer it.
Metal connectors that tie your roof structure to your walls, and your walls to your foundation. They create a continuous load path so wind forces transfer all the way to the ground rather than lifting your roof off. Every truss gets strapped in Florida construction.
Not always. On-center spacing (the distance between studs) is determined by engineering based on loads and wall height. 16" is common, but some walls may require 12" spacing. Your plans will specify the requirements.
Lumber treated with borate or other compounds that resist mold and fungal growth. Given Florida's humidity, this treatment helps prevent mold issues during and after construction. We specify treated lumber for all framing.
Start with engineering. We'll design framing that meets Florida's demands.
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