Floor and Wall Framing

The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior wall coverings. Normally a 1" air gap.

• Air Space

• Cool Gap

• Cool Space

• Breathe Space

Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars. In this way, items are screwed and mounted into solid wood rather than weak drywall that may allow the item to break loose from the wall.

• Backing Boards

• Scrapping

• Supporting Studs

• Structuring

Framing method where walls (generally over 10' tall) run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof even in a two story home

• Balloon Framing

• Platform Framing

• Post and Beam Framing

• Long Framing

A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".

• Beam

• Stud

• Foundation

• Sole Plate

The "2 by 4's or 2 by 6's" that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Sometimes called the bottom plate.

• Sole Plate

• Sill Plate

• Bottom Joist

• Install Plate

An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. Often used on walls as temporary support until framing has been completed.

• Brace

• Lean

• Straightner

• Level Board

Part of the foundation wall where brick (veneer) will rest.

• Brick Ledge

• Brick Holder

• Brick Plate

• Block Rest

A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.

• Brick Veneer

• Fake Brick

• Brick Cover

• Brick Holder

Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid-span for the purpose of bracing the joists/rafters & spreading the load.

• Bridging

• Spreaders

• Carriers

• Cables

An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example at a fireplace location or bay window may hang over the Foundation. Normally, not extending over 2 feet.

• Cantilever

• Gusset

• Bridging

• Extension Block