Question: Compare the total cross-grain lumber dimension in the structuralframe for a two story building in platform frame vs balloon frame.Why is it better to have

Compare the total cross-grain lumber dimension in the structuralframe for a two story building in platform frame vs balloon frame.Why is it better to have smaller total cross-grain lumber dimensionin the structural frame?

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In platform frame construction each floor of the building is built separately with the walls of each story resting on the subfloor of the story below This means that each storys walls are independent ... View full answer

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