There are many different ways to frame a home, however one of the more common techniques is western framing. That is especially true here on the Central Coast of California. Often times a builder will lay out the house according not only to the plans but how he wants to stand the walls and maximize efficiency. In western framing the walls are spread on the foundation and detailed with doors, windows, hold downs and such, and then built while still on the ground. They are then stood one after another and tacked together. Plum and line is done once all the walls are stood and the bottom plate is secured to the foundation and tie plates have been nailed on top of the wall yet not fastened at adjoining wall connections. This process for an average sized home, about 2,500 square feet, is completed in about a week. Following is a short example of how walls are stood and tacked together awaiting plum and line.
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