Irma is of Germanic origin, and it is used mainly in the English, French, German, Indian, Italian, and Spanish languages. The name is derived from the short form of German names with the first element irmin (meaning 'whole, immense, universal') or ermen and starting with 'Irm-', such as Irmingard.
Wood framing, or light frame construction, is the assembly of dimensional lumber or engineered wood lumber that is regularly spaced and fastened together with nails to create floor, wall and roof assemblies. Wood is the most common material used within the construction industry today.
House Framing Costs. When considering the costs involved with framing a home, you must account for both labor as well as materials. While framing a home or room is a service most general contractors can provide, more complicated framing may require the use of a skilled carpenter. In addition, different situations call for a various assortment of possible materials that can greatly affect job costs.