Platform Framing is considered

• A. modern method
• B. ancient method
• C. not used in wood framing
• D. a plaster technique

Answer: (A)

Platform framing is considered a modern method of wood-frame construction. In this approach, each story is built as a separate platform: floor framing and sheathing are installed first to create a stable substructure, then walls are erected on that platform, and another platform is built for the next level. This system makes construction faster, safer, and easier to insulate and finish, and it has become the standard practice in residential buildings. It contrasts with older methods where studs run continuously from the foundation to the top, known as balloon framing, which is less common today. Because platform framing aligns with current building practices, materials, and codes, it is identified as the modern method.