Steven Ankeny Construction 

Technical Construction Techniques

Framing Techniques

We use only the most accurate saws to cut the wood frame components. Large precision radial arm saws are used to square and mass-cut parts to length. Large production table saws are used to rip and pattern parts to far more accurate tolerances than normal industry standards. All framing components are then nailed and or screwed to enhanced nailing schedules. Story poles are also developed to define all vertical measurements of the structural components. Organizing construction in this way not only results in a more soundly built structure, but also saves time because streamlined production can be implemented.

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Structural floor
Clamping the wall framing before nailing insures precise tolerances
Pre boring beams for seismic connections
Full-scale drawing of cornice system to visualize during construction
SPEED-CUT mobile precision radial arm saw
Production radial arm saw station setup to start framing
Interstitial floor system
Double acoustical wall system with planned nailing schedule
All framing with dimensionally stable engineered wood
Testing the stud position for coplanar alignment, to achieve perfectly flat framing for walls
Multilevel underlayment system to accomodate different flooring material thicknesses
Precision compression loaded floor framing