Residential Framing Review

What are floor joists?

• Vertical structural members used to carry the roof load

• Horizontal structural members used to carry the floor and ceiling loads

• Decorative elements in a building

• Insulation materials

Joists are often spaced at _______ inches or _______ inches apart. Fill in the blanks.

• 16; 24

• 12; 18

• 10; 20

• 14; 22

What is a subfloor?

• The decorative top layer of flooring

• The structural floor joined to the joists that supports the finish flooring

• The insulation layer under the floor

• The concrete foundation

Typically, subfloor is constructed of _______ or OSB (oriented strand board).

• plywood

• drywall

• concrete

• laminate

What does OSB stand for?

• Oriented Strand Board

• Original Subfloor Base

• Outside Structural Board

• Overlapping Support Board

What is being installed in the image shown?

• Roof shingles

• Subfloor

• Drywall

• Insulation

What is a stud in frame wall construction?

• The horizontal framing member

• The vertical framing member

• The diagonal framing member

• The base plate

Walls are often constructed of which of the following?

• 2 x 2s

• 2 x 4s or 2 x 6s

• 4 x 4s

• 1 x 6s

What is the main activity being performed in the image under the title 'Walls'?

• Constructing or raising a wall frame in a building.

• Painting the exterior of a building.

• Demolishing an old wall structure.

• Installing electrical wiring inside a wall.

What is a top plate in wall framing?

• A vertical structural member at the bottom of the wall

• A horizontal structural member located on top of the studs used to hold the wall together

• A diagonal brace for wall stability

• A decorative trim at the bottom of the wall