In this episode of the Build Show, Jake walks viewers through the Rocky Top Arrow project, a custom home build in DeSoto, Kansas, with a focus on smart framing strategies and jobsite efficiency. Jake explains the reasoning behind using 2x6 wall assemblies, PWT-treated LVL plates, and ZIP sheathing to improve straightness, insulation, and long-term performance—even in a garage and shop setting. He breaks down different header configurations, balloon framing at the gable wall, and how these decisions impact structural loads and air control continuity. Jake also highlights the importance of sequencing and coordination, showing how prefabbed walls are staged on trailers to keep the framing crew productive despite concrete delays. This episode offers a detailed look at thoughtful construction planning, durability-focused material choices, and real-world problem solving on a complex residential build.

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