Framing & Construction

Front

When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:

Back

First.

Front

Shannon is building a shop. What is the first thing she needs to do before starting to construct her building?

Back

Study plans.

Front

If one end of a stud is nailed to the sole plate, where should the other end be nailed?

Back

Top plate.

Front

If one is unable to use a rafter table, the length of a common rafter can be determined by using the: Bird's eye, Estimating method, Ridgeboard, Stepping method.

Back

Stepping method.

Front

What framing part should a carpenter nail to both the top plate and the sole plate?

Back

Stud.

Front

What is the unit length of a rafter if the total length including 14" overhang is 200"?

Back

186"

Front

Since Stan is using platform framing, he should attach the rafters to the:

Back

Top plate.

Front

When a carpenter frames a building using platform framing, the floor joist header is installed:

Back

Second.

Front

The unit length of a rafter is the length without the:

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Tail or overhang.

Front

In platform - type framing, the wall studs are nailed:

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On the soleplate.