hardcore Constructors

Wood Framing Contractors

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Family-owned wood framing for commercial projects where quality is the highest priority. 

house framing

Efficient, clean, and organized crews for residential wood framing projects that need careful attention to detail. 

We combine the personalized service of small family-owned business with the efficiency and scale of a large operation. 

Our work

Trusted for both commercial and residential wood framing, Hardcore Constructors delivers reliability, quality, and a commitment to excellence at every stage.

Utah

South Jordan Custom Home

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Utah

Current Apartments

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Utah

One Burton

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Colorado

Forty40 Fox Street Apartments

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why hardcore constructors

safety at hardcore

Dedication to safe working conditions is paramount to the success of any project. Hardcore Constructors goes above and beyond to ensure every standard is met. 

Framing faqs

Framing is the structural support of your building — essentially its skeleton. A typical wood frame consists of the following basic elements:

Plates: beams that run horizontal at the bottom and top of the frame. 

Studs: vertical beams placed 16″ to 24″ apart, that run from the top plate to bottom plate. 

Joists: horizontal beams that span the length of the floor. These act as support and create the platform for your building. 

There are benefits to both wood and steel framing, and the best choice for your project will depend on your goals and requirements. 

Wood framing tends to be more cost-effective for both materials and installation, leading to a lower price for your project. 

Steel framing is inherently lighter and stronger, which makes it a good choice for high-rise projects. 

We pride ourselves on transparency, and if we feel steel framing is more appropriate for your project, we’ll guide you in the right direction. 

Timber framing and wood framing both use wood as the material for the structural support of a building. Timber frames, however, use wood joinery, whereas wood framing uses metal fasteners. Timber framing is popular for homes, but can be more expensive than typical wood framing.  

Lumber is graded different categories. The most common for construction are 1-3.

#1 – This includes high-quality, structurally-sound lumber with little to no visual defects like knots. 

#2 – This is also just as high-quality in terms of structural soundness and strength, but may include cosmetic defects. 

#3 – This lumber may have large knots, knot holes, or “wane” which is the presence of bark. Still structurally sound, but not visually appealing. 

These are the three strongest grades, with #2 being the most typical for framing. It is just as strong as #1, but its cosmetic defects make it for useful for internal structures rather than visible finishes. 

No, metal framing tends to be more expensive than wood framing. To discuss your project, and whether wood or metal framing is the right choice, get in touch

Yes it is! Get in touch with us to provide more details about your project, and we can help you decide what kind of framing is best. 

Generally, a moisture level between 9-15% is acceptable is all areas of the U.S. 

Anything higher than that can indicate a cause for concern. Wood that’s framed while wet can incur shrinkage when it dries. Some contractors prefer this method, and plan for shrinkage after installation. Others prefer to wait until wood is as dry as possible, and unlikely to shrink. We measure the moisture in your wood framing to ensure it’s acceptable before moving on to the next phase of your project. 

Wood framing is cost-effective, versatile, and easily available. 

It also is not conductive to heat, unlike steel. This means wood requires less insulation to maintain its temperature in hot and cool conditions. 

Finally, wood cannot rust or corrode. Steel rusts much faster than wood rots, which mean timelines for repairs and maintenance can be more sever for metal structures.