Strip footings
Continuous forms under foundation walls for houses, additions and garages.
Under foundation walls
Framing contractor · Toronto & the GTA
GTA framing, done right the first time.
Footing forms, full house frames, sheds and decks across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA. Send us your numbers or upload your drawings and get a free framing quote and estimate in writing.
01 · Footing framing
Footing framing
We build the formwork your concrete is poured into: square, level, to the dimensions on your drawings and ready for inspection before the truck arrives.
Sheet 01Pad footings
Square pads under steel posts, teleposts and point loads in basements.
Under posts & point loadsPiers & tubes
Cardboard tube piers with flared bases for decks, sheds and porches.
Below frost depthStepped footings
Stepped forms that follow a sloped lot while keeping each run level.
Sloped lotsFree footing framing quote
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Enter the total run and number of pads, or upload your foundation plan.
02 · House framing
House framing
Every house type frames differently. Here's what typically goes into each one, from the roof shape down to where wood beams and steel beams are used.
Sheet 02WoodSteel
One living floor, usually over a full basement. Simple to frame, with most of the work in the roof.
Typical structure
- Single storey over a basement or slab
- 2×6 exterior walls at 16″ on centre
- One engineered floor system over the basement
Roof shapes
- Hip roof (most common)
- Gable roof
- Cross-gable over a front entry or garage
Lumber
- SPF studs and plates
- I-joists or open-web floor joists
- LVL headers over large windows and patio doors
- Roof trusses and OSB sheathing
Metal
- One steel beam down the middle of the basement
- Adjustable steel teleposts on pad footings
- Joist hangers and hurricane ties
WoodSteel
Two stacked floors. Open main-floor layouts mean more beams carrying the second floor.
Typical structure
- Two storeys over a basement
- Two floor systems with load paths stacked
- Taller wall sheathing and bracing
Roof shapes
- Gable or hip
- Combination roofs with dormers
- Lower roofs over porches and garages
Lumber
- 2×6 exterior and 2×4 interior walls
- I-joists on both floors
- LVL or PSL flush beams for open plans
- Built-up headers and roof trusses
Metal
- Steel beams in the basement
- Steel posts or columns on pad footings
- Steel beams at wide openings when wood won't span
- Hangers, straps and hold-downs
WoodSteel
Two homes built as mirror images, sharing one fire-rated party wall down the middle.
Typical structure
- Two mirrored units, usually two storeys
- Fire-rated shared wall between units
- Sound-rated wall and floor details
Roof shapes
- One continuous gable across both units
- Hip roof over the full building
- Separate porch roofs per unit
Lumber
- Double-stud or staggered-stud party wall
- I-joists running to the party wall
- LVL beams and headers per unit
- Trusses spanning both units
Metal
- A steel beam in each basement
- Steel posts on pad footings
- Steel lintels over garage openings when needed
WoodSteel
A row of narrow homes sharing walls on both sides. Repeated units make for fast, consistent framing.
Typical structure
- Two to three storeys, narrow and deep
- Fire walls between every unit
- Built-in garage at grade on many designs
Roof shapes
- Gables facing the street
- One long gable across the whole row
- Flat or low-slope roofs with rooftop terraces
Lumber
- Double-stud fire and sound walls
- I-joists spanning wall to wall
- LVL beams around stairs and openings
- Trusses repeated unit to unit
Metal
- Steel beams over wide garage doors
- Steel posts where floors open up
- Hangers and straps at every unit
WoodSteel
Several units stacked and side by side. Heavier loads, more fire separations and more engineered beams.
Typical structure
- Duplex, triplex, fourplex and up
- Units stacked over each other
- Fire-rated floors, walls and stair shafts
Roof shapes
- Gable or hip on smaller buildings
- Flat or low-slope on larger ones
- Parapet walls at the roof edge
Lumber
- Deeper I-joists or open-web joists
- LVL and PSL beams and columns
- Sound-rated double walls between units
- Heavier sheathing and shear walls
Metal
- Several steel beams and columns
- Steel at long spans and stacked point loads
- Engineered hangers, hold-downs and straps
Free house framing quote
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Square footage, house type and beam counts, or upload your drawings.
03 · Sheds
Custom sheds, built to order
Choose a size and style, then the foundation, siding, interior and roof. We frame it on site and finish it the way you want.
Sheet 03Common sizes
Any size is possible. These are the ones we build most.| Size (ft) | Floor area | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 | 80 sq ft | Garden tools, bikes, lawn mower |
| 10 × 12 | 120 sq ft | General backyard storage and a workbench |
| 10 × 16 | 160 sq ft | Storage plus a small workshop |
| 12 × 16 | 192 sq ft | Workshop, studio or home office |
| 12 × 20 | 240 sq ft | Large workshop or riding mower storage |
Many municipalities need a permit once a shed passes a certain floor area. We'll check the rules for your address when we quote.
Shed styles
Gable
Classic peaked roof. Simple, sheds water well and fits most yards.
Lean-to
Single sloped roof. Works against a fence or house and suits modern designs.
Barn (gambrel)
Two-pitch roof that adds headroom for a storage loft.
Hip
Roof slopes on all four sides. Clean look that handles wind well.
Build options
Foundation
- Concrete slab: a flat, solid floor for heavy equipment and workshops
- In-ground concrete posts: piers below frost depth with a framed wood floor, good on uneven ground
Exterior
- Stucco
- Cladding (fibre cement or metal panels)
- Wood siding
- PVC / vinyl siding
Interior finish
- Unfinished, exposed studs
- Plywood or OSB lining for hanging tools
- Insulated with drywall, ready for paint
- Shelving, workbench and loft
Roofing
- Asphalt shingles
- Standing-seam or ribbed metal
- Cedar shakes
- Membrane on low-slope lean-tos
Free shed quote
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Size, windows, doors, siding and roofing, or upload your plan.
04 · Decks
Deck building that stays solid
A deck is only as good as the frame underneath it. We frame it on proper footings with the right joist spacing for the decking you pick.
Sheet 04Material
Composite
- No staining or sealing
- Holds colour and resists rot
- Higher upfront cost
- Needs closer joist spacing
Wood (pressure-treated or cedar)
- Lower upfront cost
- Natural look, easy to repair
- Needs staining or sealing every few years
- Cedar resists insects and rot naturally
Size & layout
How the deck sits against your house.Landing deck
A small platform at a back door, roughly as wide as the door and stairs.
Partial width
Covers part of the back wall. Room for a table, chairs and a barbecue.
Full width or wraparound
Runs the full back of the house or wraps a corner for separate zones.
Height & stairs
Ground level
Low decks close to grade. Often no stairs or just one step down.
Under 24″ off the groundRaised
Decks at main-floor height over a walkout or sloped yard. Guards and stairs required.
Over 24″ needs guardsMulti-level
Two or more levels joined by steps or a landing. Useful on steep lots.
Landings between flightsDecks more than about 24″ (600 mm) off the ground need guards, and most attached decks need a permit. We'll confirm the rules for your address.
Railing
Metal pickets
Slim aluminum or steel pickets. Low maintenance and keeps the view open.
Wood pickets
Matches a wood deck. Can be stained or painted to suit the house.
Glass
Tempered glass panels between posts. Best for a view.
Free deck estimate
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Width, length, height and material, or upload your plan.
Questions
Framing quotes & estimates
What to expect when you ask Timber Core Framing for a free framing quote.
Sheet 05Is the framing quote free?
Yes. Every framing quote and estimate from Timber Core Framing is free, with no obligation. Send us your project details or drawings and we'll reply within two business days with a written quote.
How do you price a framing job?
It depends on the job. We can quote labour only, where you supply the lumber and materials and we supply the crew, or labour and materials, where we handle both. Tell us which you prefer in the quote form. The labour price is based on the square footage and how complex the plans are.
What do you need to give me an estimate?
The fastest way is to upload your drawings as a PDF. If you don't have drawings, enter the basics in the quote form: square footage, house type and number of beams for a house, or the size and finishes for a shed or deck, plus your postal code.
Which areas do you give framing quotes in?
We quote and frame across Toronto and the GTA, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.
Service area
Framing across Toronto & the GTA
Timber Core Framing frames footings, houses, sheds and decks for homeowners and builders throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Not sure if we cover your town? Send a quote request with your postal code and we'll let you know.
Sheet 06- Toronto
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Vaughan
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Oakville
- Burlington
- Milton
- Caledon
- King City
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- Pickering
- Ajax
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Halton Hills
Free quote
Get a free framing quote or estimate
Free framing estimates for footings, houses, sheds and decks anywhere in the GTA, with no obligation. Pick your project, then either enter a few numbers or upload your drawings as a PDF. We'll call you back with a written framing quote.
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