Wall Framing Elements

Wall plates define the straightness of a wall along its length. True or False?

• True

• False

Common studs: (a) Are cut to fit below a header (b) Stretch from the top plate to the bottom plate (c) Are made of typical lumber species (d) Define the start and finish of a wall.

• Are cut to fit below a header

• Stretch from the top plate to the bottom plate

• Are made of typical lumber species

• Define the start and finish of a wall.

The (a)   rests above the door or window and carries the load around the opening.

• Header

• Footer

• Common stud

• Blocking

Cripple studs are:

• Horizontal braces that fit between the studs

• Partial vertical studs that fall on layout

• Afflicted framing components that must be replaced

• Framing parts that must be made of southern yellow pine.

Which of these is NOT a common on center layout?

• 12” o.c.

• 16” o.c.

• 24” o.c.

• 48” o.c.

Sheet goods come in 4’ x 8’ dimensions and work well with standard layout patterns.

• True

• False

King studs (a)   .

• Are placed in pairs on the outside of the header

• Hold all of the rough opening parts together

• Are the same dimensions as a common stud

• All of these

Rough openings must be made to dimensions that are: Larger than the finished window or door they will receive, Smaller than the finished window they will receive, Exactly the same size as the door or window they will receive, None of these.

• Larger than the finished window or door they will receive

• Smaller than the finished window they will receive

• Exactly the same size as the door or window they will receive

• None of these

Jack studs can also be called: Runners, Trimmers, Jackers, Posts.

• Runners

• Trimmers

• Jackers

• Posts

The side dimensions of a rough opening are defined by the: Header, Sill, Jack stud, Cripple.

• Header

• Sill

• Jack stud

• Cripple