How Does a House Framer Spend a Workday?
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Just as humans need their skeletons to walk upright, house needs skeletons of their very own. Plumbers are responsible for getting water into and out of the home, and electricians make sure that all of our electronic devices have the power they need to keep us connected. None of that would be possible, though, without the work of dedicated house framers. Framers are responsible for placing the wall supports, ceiling joists and floor joists. Framers are often called "rough" carpenters, and they build the frame of a building. "Finish" carpenters do cabinetry and the finish wood work.
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House framers will be among the first on the job site. They are responsible for reading the plans and placing the walls on which the other workers will place the drywall, and through which the electrical wiring will be run. It's important for the framers to know what the other construction workers will need. Each home has its own needs, and the framer needs to know what every other part of the construction team will be doing, and when. The framers will measure, cut and form the floor joists. The first thing in the morning will likely be checking that the previous day's work is still in acceptable shape. The framers will ensure that none of the previous day's construction is placed in the wrong place. The lumber for the day will be cut to the framers' specifications, and the framers will begin laying out the lumber for the day to ensure that nothing goes to waste. Typically, the framers will meet with any plumbers or electricians to see if they need anything specifically done that day. If a plumber needs a gap inserted beneath where the kitchen sink will be, the framers will check the viability of making such a change. The framers must know what the weight will be for a section of flooring, and ensure that there is adequate infrastructure to support the weight. If changes need to be made, the framers will confirm with the general contractor that the changes are viable. The framers are given a budget to work on and are expected to work within that budget.
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Everyone working on the construction project is a vital link in the chain that it takes to build a home. However, without the framers' everyday labor, the other professions would find it difficult, if not impossible, to complete their projects on time.
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