3.1.2 Recognize different types of house construction methods for existing and new homes


Different housing construction types include:

  • Wood frame: balloon or platform framing
  • Post and beam
  • Solid wood: log or plank construction
  • Masonry: Stone, double-brick, concrete block, poured concrete
  • Straw bale, rammed earth, etc
  • SIPs etc ( Structurally insulated panels)