Carpentry 1 Module 6- Components of a Wall

A wood block used a as a filler piece and support between framing members.

• Cripple

• Blocking

• Header

• Partition

The upper horizontal framing member that the studs are nailed in to. It is eventually double up.

• Cripple

• Sole plate

• Header

• Top plate

The lowest horizontal member that the studs are nailed in to. When the wall is stood, it is nailed to the subfloor.

• Partition

• Sole plate

• Header

• Rough sill

A full length stud next to an opening that the header is nailed in to.

• Cripple

• Trimmer stud

• King stud

• Partition

A short framing stud that fills the space between the header and top plate or rough sill and soleplate.

• Cripple

• Blocking

• Header

• Partition

A horizontal structural member that supports the load over a window or door opening.

• Cripple

• Sole plate

• Header

• Top plate

A wall that divides the interior space of a building. It can be load bearing or non-load bearing.

• Partition

• Sole plate

• Header

• Rough sill

A vertical framing member that forms the side of a rough opening and transfers the weight of the header to the soleplate.

• Partition

• King stud

• Trimmer stud

• Stud

A framed opening that allows for enough room plus shim clearance for a window or door to be installed .

• Spacer

• Header

• Rough opening

• Partition

The main vertical framing member that is placed 16" or 24" on center.

• Cripple

• Blocking

• Stud

• Partition