Building Wall Designs

The most common framing system now in use is what system? (Also called western framing)

• balloon

• platform

• post & beam

• stick

The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is _____ inches on center.

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 24

What are these?

• king studs

• headers

• jack studs

• studs

What are these?

• king studs

• headers

• top & bottom plates

• studs

What is another name for a bottom plate?

• termite shield

• sole plate

• sub-sill

• ground plate

What kind of walls need a double top plate?

• bearings walls

• partition wall

• foundation walls

• non-bearing walls

What is this?

• king stud

• header

• jack stud

• top plate

What is this?

• king stud

• header

• jack stud

• trimmer

What is this?

• header

• king stud

• jack stud

• trimmer

What is this?

• king stud

• header

• cripple/jack stud

• trimmer