Balloon framing

Balloon framing
During the second half of the 19th century, one of the most important technological developments was the advent of balloon framing, whereby the framework of a house could be made out of uniform lumber; ...

Balloon framing: Balloon framing is a system of wood-frame construction, first used in the 19th century, in which the studs are continuous from the foundation sill to the top wall plate.

Balloon Framing
Balloon Framing is a system of framing a building in which all vertical structural elements of the bearing walls and partitions consist of single pieces extending from the top of the foundation sill to the roof plate and to which ...

Balloon Framing - A common type of house framing using a box sill and ribband (if a second floor exist).
Baluster - Any of the small posts that make up a railing as in a staircase; may be plain, turned, or pierced.

balloon framing - a method of wood framing (begun in the 19th century) where the exterior walls are continuous from foundation to roof plate, and all the framing members are secured with nails ...

The Stick style sought to bring a translation of the balloon framing used in houses in the era by alluding to them through plain trim boards, soffits, aprons and other decorative features, ...

Is a vertical member in the light frame construction techniques in Balloon framing and platform framing of a building's wall .

The logical progression in wood-based building techniques is fairly obvious. The Log House proper was followed by the house - or structure - made of planks. Following this is the development of wood framing and then balloon framing which is a ...

Balloon framing - House with timber frame construction, with studs two stories high from the bottom plate to the roof plate, past the floor joists which are nailed to them
Balloon Grating - A large strainer over a rainwater outlet ...

See also: Balloon, Architecture, House, Frame, Floor