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Drafty Balloon Frame House


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Drafty Balloon Frame House. Is it still used today? I’ve written about the differences between timber frame, balloon frame and platform frame houses in an earlier post you can read here, but i constantly get questions about how to tell if your house has balloon framing.

Balloon Frame House The Art Institute of Chicago
Balloon Frame House The Art Institute of Chicago from www.artic.edu

So, what is balloon framing, and what are its pros and cons? In my 113 year old home the balloon framing leaves the stud cavities open from the bottom, why was this done. Plus, does it have a modern variant?

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Balloon Frame House The Art Institute of Chicago

I have a question regarding balloon framing. So, what is balloon framing, and what are its pros and cons? Prefabrication is typically associated with higher upfront costs but lower labor costs down the line, while balloon framing remains a cheaper. Plus, does it have a modern variant?

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