Wood Frame Construction

What are horizontal structural members used to carry the floor and ceiling loads.

• sole plate

• floor joists

What is the structural floor joined to the joists that supports the finish flooring?

• subfloor

• stud

What is a horizontal structural member located at the bottom of the studs and used to hold the wall together?

• sole plate

• underlayment

What is the vertical framing member in frame wall construction?

• sole plate

• stud

What is a horizontal structural member located on top of the studs and used to hold the wall together?

• top plate

• cripple stud

What is a horizontal structural member used to support other structural members over openings, such as doors and windows?

• header

• sill

A horizontal wood member placed at the bottom of walls and openings in walls.

• header

• sill

What is this a picture of?

• window opening

• roof truss

What is the material used to restrict the flow of heat or sound from one surface to another?

• insulation

• sheathing

What is a covering placed over exterior studs that serves as a base below the exterior finish materials?

• insulation

• sheathing