Chapter 36 Exterior Wall Frame Parts

Front

The short studs on the side of an opening that support the header are called ____.

Back

jack studs

Front

The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.

Back

plates

Front

The horizontal member across the top of a wall opening are called ____.

Back

headers

Front

The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame is known as ____.

Back

All of the above

Front

Jack studs are fastened to the ____ on each side of the opening.

Back

king studs

Front

The vertical members of the wall frame are called ____.

Back

studs

Front

A built-up header, made of 2" lumber with 1/2" plywood sandwiched between will be ____ thick.

Back

3 1/2 inches