Wall and ceiling construction -Arch

Residential wall construction is typically one of three types

• ashlar, rubble, combination of both

• frame, masonry, combination of both

• there is only two types

Frame wall construction consists of

Douglas fir, southern yellow pine, hemlock, spruce, or plywood sheathing

• Wall framing lumber is generally..

• Roof materials are generally...

• Frame wall construction usually begins with..

• Headers are usually...

Moisture level should be between

• 14%-18%

• 14-19%

• 15%-19%

• 15%-20%

Frame wall construction usually BEGINS with the sole plate, the sole plate is the..

8'-1 1/2"

• size of ceiling joist

• distance from the top of sub floor to the bottom of the ceiling joist

• the rough opening height

Each wall opening requires a ______ or ______ to sustain the weight above the opening

In ...... the header size is increased to completely fill the space from the top to the rough opening to the top plate

• solid blocking

• bracing

• steeling framing

________ also called jack studs, are positioned inside the opening to help supports the header over an opening in the wall

Trussed headers are required for openings wider than ...or in situations involving extremely heavy loads

• 6'-10"

• 8'-0"

• 12"

• 2'-1/2"