Learning Framing Terms

What is one of the parts of the framing of a wood building?

• Rafters

• Studs

• Sills

• Studs

____ are the vertical framing materials that connect to the sole plate on the bottom and the top plate at the top.

How thick are most framing materials?

• 2"

• 4"

• 6"

• 8"

The ______ are vertical framing materials that connect to the sole plate on the bottom and the top plate at the top.

• Sills

• Studs

• Rafter

• Joists

_____ are usually 2" x 6" or larger pieces of lumber.

• Sills

• Studs

• Rafters

• Joists

What are the two types of joists?

What determines the slant of the rafters?

What is the name of the large pieces of lumber that rest on the foundation of a building?

• Studs

• Joists

• Rafters

• Sills

The ____ ____ is on top of the studs.

• Sole plate

• Studs

• Rafters

• Pitch

What forms the skeleton or frame to support the building?