CAD - Chapter 19 Floor Construction

The actual size of 2 x 12 floor joist is?

• 1.5 inches x 11.25 inches
• 1.25 inches x 10.5 inches
• 2 inches x 12 inches
• 3 inches x 13 inches

Advantages to gluing and nailing subfloor panels ---- (mark all that apply)

• labor costs are eliminated

• the panels become stronger

• it looks better

• a squeak-free structure results

Decking planks for the roof and floor of a post and beam structure range in thickness from ___ inches

• 2-4"

• 1-3"

• 2-5'

• 1-2 inches

T/F: A firestop is required in platform framing.

• False

• True

• Unusually True

T/F: Floor joists are generally made from common hardwoods.

• True

• False

Floor joists are usually spaced 12' 16" or ___ OC.

• 12"

• 24"

• 36"

• 12 feet

Floor joists should be ___ under partition walls that run parallel to the joists.​ (a)  

• doubled
• tripled
• removed

___ framing was once used extensively, but in recent years has diminished in importance.

• Brick
• Steel
• Concrete
• Balloon

Identify 3 large framing members used in post and beam construction

• nails, screws, and bolts
• concrete, steel, and glass
• plywood, drywall, and insulation
• posts, beams, and planks

Identify by name the 4 structural members used in floor framing.

• windows, doors, walls, and roof
• joists, plates, studs and header

• concrete, asphalt, gravel, and sand
• nails, screws, bolts, and washers