Agriculture Mechanics 1 Unit 4.04/4.05

If one is unable to use joist hangers to install floor joists, what has to be cut and nailed for the joists to rest on?

• Ledgers

• Rafters

• Studs

• Top Plates

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

• on the soleplate.

• on the ledger

• on the rafters

• on the sills

When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:

• Anytime

• First

• Last

• Sixth

When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?

• above the ceiling joists

• below the studs

• on top of the rafters

• on top of the studs

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

• Ceiling Joist

• Floor Joist

• Foundation

• top plate

Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:

• 1" thick.

• 2" thick.

• 4" thick.

• 6" thick.

When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?

• Bottom

• Left Side

• Right Side

• Top

What is a major advantage of using metal framing anchors?

• eliminate floor joists from the framing system

• reduce splitting wood caused by toenailing

• replace the need for a subfloor system

• straighten warped studs

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

• 14"

• 100"

• 186"

• 200"

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

• bird’s-eye.

• plumb cut.

• tail or overhang.

• top or bottom angle.