Floor Framing (Formative)

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

the type of steel beam commonly used in residential construction is__________ beams.

• I

• W

• S

• None of the Above

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

• Manufactored

• Engineered

• Laminated

• Span-Rated

The subfloor _________.

• adds rigidity to the structure

• provides a base for finish flooring materials

• provides a surface for the carpenter to lay out and construct framing

• All of the above

Name of "A"

• Joist

• Subfloor

• Stud

• Sole Plate

Name of "B"

• Subfloor

• Stud

• Sill Sealer

• joist Header

Name of "C"

• Joist Header

• Sill Sealer

• Joist

• Subfloor

Name of "D"

• Joist header

• Sill Sealer

• Sill

• Stud