Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.

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Lumber used for framing rose at rates from 46% to 65%. Lumber prices are up because of typical seasonal demand, and costs for plywood and related items have skyrocketed about 2 1/2 times, Dunn said.