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Publication Review

Title: Optimum Value Engineering
Author: IBACOS, Building America, 2003
File: Free Brochure, PDF 343 KB, 2 pages
Audience: Written for builders, designers, and homeowners with some prior knowledge of traditional wood framing.

Review
Very short description of the main issues in optimum value engineering (OVE). These strategies can increase energy efficiency and durability while reducing the amount of wood used and framing costs. Considered an Energy Star compatible advanced framing technique.

Issues covered include:

• stud spacing at 2 feet
• increasing joist & rafter spacing to align with studs
• stud corner options & drywall clips
• insulated headers
• single top plates

Detail drawing include:

• advanced corner framing for cold climates
• insulated headers
• stacked framing

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Advanced Wall Framing is a more in-depth text about the same issues.

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