The Framing ClipArt gallery includes 9 examples of framing configurations used in building construction.

An illustration of a balloon frame.

Balloon Frame

An illustration of a balloon frame.

The frame work of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The Pennsylvanian barn frame work

The frame work of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The frame work of a Pennsylvanian barn.

The Pennsylvanian barn frame work

The frame work of a Pennsylvanian barn.

An illustration of a braced frame.

Braced Frame

An illustration of a braced frame.

An illustration showing framing basement window with dimensions.

Basement Windows Framing

An illustration showing framing basement window with dimensions.

"A beam only reaching partially across an opening." — Williams, 1889

Hammer-beam

"A beam only reaching partially across an opening." — Williams, 1889

"The upright centre beam of a compound girder." — Williams, 1889

King-post

"The upright centre beam of a compound girder." — Williams, 1889

One of the suspending posts in the framed principal of a roof, or in a trussed partition or other truss, when there are two such posts.

Queen Post

One of the suspending posts in the framed principal of a roof, or in a trussed partition or other truss,…

A type of roof with many support beams.

King Post Roof

A type of roof with many support beams.