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The Southern Forest Products Association offers a collection of informative video segments demonstrating the versatility of Southern Pine products:
Southern Pine Lumber
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Wood is Today - 3:40
Wood is innovative, strong and forever….wood is TODAY! Lively music video tells the wood products industry's story from planting to manufacturing to using America's forests wisely. A wide range of product applications is shown.
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What is Southern Pine? - 0:58
This segment explains the four Southern Pine species, and how the forests of the South are the most productive.
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Lumber Drying and Grading - 1:39
The process of kiln drying and grading Southern Pine lumber is presented.
Raised Floor Foundations
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Michael Holigan hosts this case study of how the raised floor foundation system is constructed for a residence in Tallahassee, Florida. The durability, comfort, flexibility, and beauty of a raised floor home are presented. Construction steps cover site preparation through installation of the subfloor. Proper fasteners and uses of pressure-treated Southern Pine lumber are also explained.
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Raised Wood Floors: How It's Built - 6 chapters, 2 minutes each
- What is a Raised Floor? – This introductory segment lists the features and benefits of this proven construction technique and the fact that it is nothing new – homes have been built on raised wood floors since Colonial times.
- Site Prep and Footings – A raised floor foundation can be built in any type of soil and is especially suited to problem soils and areas prone to subsidence. The merits of a pier-and-beam floor system for optimum flood protection is illustrated.
- Foundation Design – Local building codes may require the use of a certain type of foundation. The raised wood floor system can be supported by piers, concrete or wood piles, or a continuous stem wall.
- Crawlspace Considerations – Properly using the space beneath the floor is important in the design, construction and maintenance of a raised floor home. This episode presents options to insulate the floor and the importance of moisture control.
- Framing Options – The same crew building the raised wood floor also builds the rest of the home. Builders and homeowners have many choices when selecting wood products for a new home. Proper connections and sheathing techniques are covered.
- Porches and Decks – A raised floor home adds natural extensions to the home's living area by incorporating porches and decks. Features and design considerations of adding a spacious porch or deck are explained.
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Dallas Project House - 5:34
This episode features Southern Pine glulam beams, pressure-treated floor trusses, and a kneewall system. Intricate footprint of the foundation was mastered with versatile wood components, avoiding the high cost of concrete.
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Texas Custom Home - 5:16
The foundation system is underway for this 10,000 square-foot corporate retreat. This TV segment shows construction of the concrete stemwall, installation of engineered floor trusses, plumbing, and batt insulation. Finally, OSB panels for the subfloor are glued and screwed into place. Here's a recap of raised floor advantages, too.
Wall Framing
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Why are homebuilders using Southern Pine finger-jointed studs? This segment explains the manufacturing process, quality control, lengths and sizes available. Also reviews the many advantages of using finger-jointed studs for this 4,000 square-foot custom home near Dallas.
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Corporate Retreat - 4:04
The advantages of Southern Pine's strength and density is demonstrated for all wall framing components - studs, plates, headers, and bracing - for this 10,000 square-foot corporate retreat north of Dallas. Both solid-sawn and finger-jointed Southern Pine studs are used to fabricate the walls. Grade marks and moisture content are explained.
Pressure-Treated Southern Pine
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Southern Pine Porches - 13:49
Case study program follows the renovation of a New Orleans residence to rebuild the home's original front porch. Selection and installation of pressure-treated Southern Pine framing and porch flooring materials is explained, along with proper finishing and maintenance tips. Moisture considerations, the pressure-treating process and the importance of using treated lumber that is kiln-dried after treatment (KDAT) is presented.
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Pressure Treating Process - 1:01
This segment shows how Southern Pine receives long-term protection against decay and
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Preserving Our Forests - 6:23
The importance of using pressure-treated Southern Pine is presented. The long service life of using treated lumber reduces demands on America's forest resources. A brief history and types of wood preservation methods are explained, along with popular applications. Hosted by NFL All-Pro quarterback Bert Jones.
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Trusses
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Texas Custom Home - 5:15
The strength and versatility of Southern Pine is demonstrated in this segment. Parallel-chord
floor trusses support the second floor. These open-web trusses expedite installation of utilities throughout the home. Roof trusses provide virtually unlimited design possibilities. Whatever you can imagine, you can accomplish with Southern Pine trusses. Long clear spans, floorplan flexibility, plus maximum load capacity are among the many advantages provided for this custom home
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Corporate Retreat - 4:32
Southern Pine engineered floor and roof trusses are used for this 10,000 square-foot corporate retreat. Types and parts of trusses, plus the importance of proper installation are explained. A long list of advantages is presented.
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Shows the installation of a panelized wood roof and how it saves time and money for this
retail complex.
Southern Pine Flooring
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Corporate Retreat - 5:04
Southern Pine flooring adds beauty and distinction to this 10,000 square-foot corporate retreat near Dallas. The durability and rustic look of No.2 1x6 flooring is explained, along with the installation and finishing processes.
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Southern Pine Flooring - 16:56
Product selection, installation, finishing and maintenance are explained in detail.
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