House frame..

[OrangeChipper]

They are building our house frame as we speak. It seemed in the houses we saw being built 4 months ago when we signed the contract were DIFFERENTLY built.

We saw them using high quality wood. Now on our house, they are using 'JOINTED" lumber. We looked at other houses and they are also using JOINTED wood for the frame.

Is this something to be concerned about??? Should I raise hell about this issue?

When i say jointed wood... i mean its like two 2x4's were connected by splicing the wood together to make one beam.

THANKS! URGENT

 

[WooHorn]

It is supposed to be stronger, but I will defer to those on the board who know more. I wouldn't worry about it. Now, the way they did the foundation . . . .

 

[old'un]

Jointed lumber is probably a little cheaper to buy, but generally is straighter, so you may get better walls out of it.

You should have some specifications, either on your plans or in a separate book, that indicate the quality of wood, the type of windows, doors, trim, etc. that you should expect to get for your money. If you don't have that, ask for it so you can review it and if you are not satisfied with what you will be getting you can address it with your builder before it is ordered and/or installed. The specs will also list any allowances that are provided for you to buy whatever material is indicated. There may be a total dollar figure (for example $ xxx dollars for window coverings), or a dollar figure unit price (for example, $ 30/SY carpet). You should review all of that to insure that you are getting what was included in the price you were given, and to make any changes that you desire well in advance of when the material is ordered, so that there will be no delays in the construction attributable to you changing your mind, or suddenly realizing that what you are getting is not what you want.

 

[PacSER]

Are you moving to Round Rock? They are building the frame on the house next to me with jointed lumber as well. Seems it is just as good...if I remember correctly..

 

[OldManFrosh]

Fingerjointed studs are initially straighter and will not warp and twist as they dry. Many builders now use them, raising demand to the point that they have been slightly more expensive than standard dimensional lumber for the last ~5 years.

They have been in use forabout 20 years now. No negative long-term effects on your house. In fact, you should probably be glad your builder is using them.

The only real negative is that they can, and often do, break when the lumber truck drops the framing lumber. Once they're standing up in the walls they're fine.

 

[hablue65]

Fingered jointed studs are fine for studs. Just keep an eye on your horizontal beams, ceiling joist and rafters. This type of lumber should not be used for anything other than end to end pressure. Solid one piece lumber should be used for all other applications.