Floor Systems

Most residential and light commercial construction uses __________.

• post-and-beam framing

• platform framing

• balloon framing

• braced framing

The lowest members of a structure’s frame are __________.

• joists

• beams

• sill plates

• soleplates

The distance between two support points (posts, outside walls, columns, piers) is referred to as the __________.

• dead load

• live load

• span

• bearing capacity

Which of the following is not a purpose of the subfloor?

• to add rigidity to a structure

• to support the sill plate

• to act as a barrier to outside air and moisture

• to provide a surface upon which to build the wall frames

When conducting a foundation check it is important to make sure that ___________.

• corners are square

• the dimensions of walls match what is on the prints

• foundation walls are level

• all of the above

When installing joists, ensure that the crown points ________.

• to the left

• down

• up

• to the right

When installing a subfloor, the panels should be positioned so the joists are staggered.

• true

• false

If joists are the be cantilevered 3 feet beyond a foundation wall, the joists should be at least __________.

• 3 feet long

• 6 feet long

• 8 feet long

• 9 feet long

Divide the total square footage of a floor by _________ when determining the amount of 4’x8’ subfloor panels required.

• 24 square feet

• 32 square feet

• 64 square feet

• 72 square feet

Sill plates are normally made from __________ treated lumber.

• 1x4

• 2x4

• 2x8

• 2x10