Wall Framing

The most common framing system now in use is what system? (Also called western framing)

• balloon

• platform

• post & beam

• stick

The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is _____ inches on center.

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 24

What are these?

• king studs

• headers

• top & bottom plates

• studs

What is this?

• king stud

• header

• jack stud

• top plate

• cripple

• king stud

• rough opening

• Trimmer

The letter F on the diagram is pointing to a

• cripple stud
• trimmer stud
• king stud
• common stud

The letter G on the diagram is pointing to a

• king stud
• trimmer
• Bottom Plate

• header

The______is used to connect splices, corners, and partitions that are at right angles to a wall

• double top plate
• top plate
• header
• soleplate

What provides the base for a window to sit on?

• sill plate

• header

• sill

• top plate

The _____________________ is doubled to provide support for ceiling or roof framing,

• sill plate

• header

• corner stud

• top plate