balloon frame
balloon frame · balloon frames
A house frame constructed entirely of small timberA house frame constructed entirely of small timber. It uses long continuous framing members (wall studs) that run from the sill plate to the top plate, with intermediate floor structures let into and nailed to them.
Meaning
1 sensesA house frame constructed entirely of small timber. It uses long continuous framing members (wall studs) that run from the sill plate to the top plate, with intermediate floor structures let into and nailed to them.
Forms
plural: balloon frames| Singular | balloon frame |
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See also
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