Western EWP Specifier Guide - Features & Benefits

You'll Build Better Homes With the Simple Framing System
Now it's easier than ever to design and build better floor systems. When you specify the Simple Framing System, your clients will have fewer problems with squeaky floors and ceiling sheet rock cracks. The Simple Framing System also means overall better floor and roof framing than dimension lumber allows.

Better Framing Doesn't Have to Cost More
Boise Cascade's Simple Framing System often costs less than conventional framing methods when the resulting reduced labor and materials waste are considered. There's less sorting and cost associated with disposing of waste because you order only what you need. Although our longer lengths help your clients get the job done faster, they cost no more.

Environmentally Sound
As an added bonus, floor and roof systems built with the New BCI Advantage joists require about half the number of trees as those built with dimension lumber. This helps you design a home both you and future generations will be proud to own.

What Makes the Simple Framing System So Simple?

• Floor and Roof Framing with BCI® Joists
  Light in weight, but heavy-duty, BCI Advantage joists have a better strength/ weight ratio than dimension lumber. Knockouts can be removed for cross-ventilation and wiring.
• Ceilings Framed with BCI Joists
  The consistent size of BCI joists helps keep sheet rock flat and free of unsightly nail pops and ugly shadows, while keeping finish work to a minimum.
• Versa-Lam® Beams for Floor and Roof Framing
  These highly-stable beams are free of the large-scale, defects that plague dimension beams. The result is quieter, flatter floors (no camber) and no shrinkage related call-backs.
• Versa-Rim 98® Rim Board
  This new rim board works with BCI and Versa-Lam products to speed the framing process. It eliminates squash blocks and requires no special backing for deck framing or siding.