Floor and Wall Framing Terminology

What component is used to close off the ends of floor joists and adds lateral support?

• King Stud

• Rim Joist

• Blocking

• Sill Plate

What vertical framing member is cut short and placed above or below an opening?

• Stud

• Cripple

• Trimmer

• Header

Which component sits directly on the foundation and anchors the framing to it?

• Sill Plate

• Bottom Plate

• Beam

• Joist

What supports the header in a wall opening like a window or door?

• Stud

• King Stud

• Trimmer Stud

• Cripple

What is typically made of plywood or OSB and installed on top of floor joists?

• Drywall

• Subfloor

• Blocking

• Sheathing

What part of the wall frame runs horizontally along the floor?

• Top Plate

• Cripple

• Bottom Plate

• Header

Which part of the framing system prevents floor joists from twisting and distributes weight more evenly?

• Subfloor

• Cripple

• Blocking

• Trimmer Stud

Which horizontal board runs along the top of a framed wall and is often doubled?

• Top Plate

• Bottom Plate

Which component is a horizontal beam that supports the weight of joists across longer spans?

• Ledger

• Sill Plate

• Beam or Girder

• Top Plate

What is the name of the short vertical studs found between the header and the top plate or between the bottom plate and a window?

• Trimmers

• Studs

• Cripples

• Blocking