Wall Framing

Front

The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called _________.

Back

plates

Front

The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame is known as _________.

Back

a bottom/ sole plate

Front

The vertical members of the wall frame are called ________.

Back

studs

Front

The vertical members that line the sides of an opening are _________.

Back

trimmers

Front

The vertical members above or below an opening are called _________.

Back

cripples

Front

The horizontal member across the top of a wall opening are called ______.

Back

headers

Front

A built-up header, made of 2" lumber with 1/2" plywood sandwiched between will be _____ thick.

Back

3 1/2"

Front

Short cripples above windows can be eliminated if _______.

Back

the space is completely filled in from the top of the opening to the top plate with the header

Front

The horizontal member of a frame wall at the bottom of a window is called a ________.

Back

rough sill

Front

The short studs on the side of an opening that support the header are called ________.

Back

trimmers