Floor Framing

Front

Platform Framing is also referred to as western framing.

Back

True

Front

In Balloon framing, studs extend from the sill to the rafter plate.

Back

True

Front

When cutting openings in joists, cuts should be made along the bottom edge.

Back

False

Front

Floor joist carry the weight of the floor between the sills and girders.

Back

True

Front

the two types of steel beams commonly used in residential construction are __________ beams.

Back

S and W

Front

Units such as truss joists, wood I beams, open web joists, and steel joists, are known collectively as _________ lumber.

Back

Engineered

Front

The subfloor _________.

Back

adds rigidity to the structure, provides a base for finish flooring materials, provides a surface for the carpenter to lay out and construct framing.

Front

Joists that are doubled around openings in the floor frame are called __________.

Back

trimmers

Front

Name of "A" (Options: Joist, Subfloor, Stud, Sole Plate)

Back

Stud

Front

Name of "B"

Back

Subfloor