Wall Framing

. The width of a header for a window or door rough opening is usually equal to the width of the _____.

• rough opening less the width of the trimmer studs

• rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs and king studs

• rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs

• door or window

When constructing a wall with steel studs, the spacing between studs is indicated on the _____.

• site plan

• mechanical plan

• blueprint

• plans and specifications

Which of the following statements about steel studs is not true?

• Steel studs are stronger and lighter than wood studs.

• Steel studs will not warp, swell, split, or burn.

• Steel studs are harder to handle than wood studs.

• Steel studs are connected using self-tapping sheet-metal screws.

Identinfy component 1

Identify component 2

Which of the following statements about tilt-up concrete construction is not true?

• Panels may be fabricated off site.

• Use in one and two story buildings is most common.

• Panels are joined by welding.

• It uses a loadbearing structural steel framework.

Often, the heaviest lift on a construction job involves _____.

• Wood frame panels.

• tilt-up concrete panels.

• steel frame panels.

• glulam members.

In commercial construction where the structural framework is made of steel and concrete, carpenters are responsible for building the concrete _____.

• slabs

• forms

• molds

• channels

What is the preferred application of furring strips on masonry walls?

• 1 × 6 strips on 24" centers

• 1 × 3 strips on 16" centers

• 1 × 2 strips on 16" centers

• 1 × 2 strips on 24" centers

When constructing a wall frame, the proper nailing surface for gypsum board is _____.

• 1/8" to 1/4"

• 1/4" to 1/2"

• 3/8" to 1/2"

• 3/4" to 1"