Floor and Wall Framing

Full-length studs become ____ when they end due to an opening.

• timmer stud

• cripple stud

• headers

• top plates

In climates that require the house to be well insulated, ____ studs ar commonly used for exterior walls

• 2x2

• 2x4

• 2x6

• 2x8

Always locate joints over a ____

• header

• parition

• stud

• nailer

To keep a wall frame section square while sheathing is being applied, a ____ fastened across on corner.

• backup clip

• diagonal brace

• blocker board

• plywood spacer

Immediately after a wall section is up, secure it with ____.

• studs

• nails

• braces

• metal ties

The top plate is ____ in traditional framing.

• omited

• doubled

• tripled

• braced

The type of framing used in most residential construction is ____ framing.

• platform

• balloon

• post-and-beam

• plank-and-beam

____ may be solid timbers, built-up lumber, engineered lumer, or steal beams.

• Ribbons

• Joists

• Sills

• Girders

The term mudsill orginiated from the process of correcting irreguarities in masony work by embedding sill in a layer of fresh mud.

• True

• False

What is placed above a window or door to help support the load placed on the window or door?

• Sole Plate

• Kind Stud

• Header

• Jack Stud