Cold Weather Framing

Renegade 1 LI

I agree the lost production is the biggest problem. We have been framing through the winter as long as I can remember & accept for the days where it drops below 0, the wood it's self seems to be a bigger problem. Is it me or has the wood in general become lesser quality, the dimensioning varies greatly over back to back deliveries & even in good weather when it dries we have to replace a lot of warped & twisted studs.

SethHoldren

When I was framing in Montana, here was my secret weapon for staying warm when it was -10 degrees out:

Be the first guy to bend down and start working, and be the last guy to stop.

If you're moving, you're warm. You'll be peeling clothes off. The guys standing looking over my shoulder were always begging for a coffee break so they could start up the truck.

If you build a crew of guys who are aware of this "secret weapon," you can ease your productivity pains.

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