THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF HOME FRAMING. ONE IS NO LONGER TO CODE BECAUSE OF FIRE SAFETY. WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF THESE TWO FRAMING METHODS? WHICH ONE IS NO LONGER TO CODE?

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Barbara Todaro, Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team (RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired )

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Raymond E. Camp

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Platform mostly used in todays building and ballon not as much unless fire stops are put in.

Oct 31, 2016 06:08 AM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

The one that doesn't have a fire stop?

Oct 31, 2016 05:59 AM

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Bob Crane

Stevens Point, WI
Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Balloon.

Oct 31, 2016 05:02 PM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

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Barbara Todaro - seriously, did not know about the Balloon framing. Thanks.

Oct 31, 2016 03:58 PM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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I learned something new, thank you!

Oct 31, 2016 02:16 PM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

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Thanks you for the explanation. Fire codes have improved the safety of our construction.

Oct 31, 2016 01:45 PM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

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good to know!

Oct 31, 2016 11:41 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Debbie Laity

CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO

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Thanks for asking and answering the question.

Oct 31, 2016 11:34 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I know Platform framing is used today!!

Oct 31, 2016 10:07 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Carol Williams

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Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thanks for the lesson, Barbara. I didn't know about balloon framing.

Oct 31, 2016 08:17 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Many older homes were built like that and the fire had no stop gape!

Oct 31, 2016 08:13 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Good historical information.

Brings to mind some of the early pioneer homes constructed the kitchen in a separate building removed from the main house to remove the fire danger.

Today, the kitchen remains and all that remains of the main house is the chimney.

Oct 31, 2016 07:09 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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I hadn't heard of balloon framing(at least not that I recall). Thanks for the lesson, Barbara.

Oct 31, 2016 06:54 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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Bob Crane

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Looks like Raymond E. Camp and Lyn Sims really know their codes.

Oct 31, 2016 06:13 AM

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Barbara Todaro

Franklin, MA

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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

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hmm confused looks like you answered the question for us so I hope no one got it wrong lol

Nov 29, 2017 10:46 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Thanks for the education

Nov 01, 2016 02:58 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you.

Nov 01, 2016 12:11 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I had no clue. Thanks Barbara.

Nov 01, 2016 12:00 AM

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for the lesson.

Oct 31, 2016 11:33 PM

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Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

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Late again - when the heck are you posting these that I miss them LOL

Oct 31, 2016 11:32 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

Up, up and away??

Oct 31, 2016 11:06 PM

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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I knew that one well. I had a large building we were listed that had balloon construction that failed the inspection due to it. Then the buyer and seller fought over whether it was legal or not. In the end the buyer agent got an education and the buyer closed.

Oct 31, 2016 10:41 PM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

I have not heard the term "Balloon Framing" in many years! Thanks for the history lesson!

Oct 31, 2016 10:26 PM

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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

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Oct 31, 2016 09:26 PM

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Platform mostly used in todays building and ballon not as much unless fire stops are put in.
Barbara Todaro - seriously, did not know about the Balloon framing. Thanks.
Thanks you for the explanation. Fire codes have improved the safety of our construction.
Thanks for the lesson, Barbara. I didn't know about balloon framing.
Many older homes were built like that and the fire had no stop gape!
Good historical information.

Brings to mind some of the early pioneer homes constructed the kitchen in a separate building removed from the main house to remove the fire danger.

Today, the kitchen remains and all that remains of the main house is the chimney.
I hadn't heard of balloon framing(at least not that I recall). Thanks for the lesson, Barbara.
Looks like Raymond E. Camp and Lyn Sims really know their codes.
hmm confused looks like you answered the question for us so I hope no one got it wrong lol
Late again - when the heck are you posting these that I miss them LOL
I knew that one well. I had a large building we were listed that had balloon construction that failed the inspection due to it. Then the buyer and seller fought over whether it was legal or not. In the end the buyer agent got an education and the buyer closed.
I have not heard the term "Balloon Framing" in many years! Thanks for the history lesson!