Framing Vocab

Front

Brace

Back

temporary support shaped like letter 'A'

Front

Ballon Wall

Back

a wall taller than 8'-9'

Front

Bearing Wall

Back

A wall that carries a load from above.

Front

Bottom Plate

Back

the piece of wood that runs horizontally on the bottom of the wall

Front

Cats Paw

Back

a specialty pry bar for removing nails

Front

Ceiling Joist

Back

A horizontal framing member spanning the top plates.

Front

Cripples

Back

Framing that runs vertically below and/or above a window or door.

Front

Developer

Back

person who finances a construction project

Front

Stringer

Back

main support for a staircase

Front

header

Back

the beam above a window or door