Frame lumber installed between the wall studs to give additional support for drywall or an interior trim related item, such as handrail brackets, cabinets, and towel bars. In this way, items are screwed and mounted into solid wood rather than weak drywall that may allow the item to break loose from the wall.

Framing method where walls (generally over 10' tall) run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof even in a two story home

A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".

The "2 by 4's or 2 by 6's" that lay on the subfloor upon which the vertical studs are installed. Sometimes called the bottom plate.

An inclined piece of framing lumber applied to wall or floor to strengthen the structure. Often used on walls as temporary support until framing has been completed.

Part of the foundation wall where brick (veneer) will rest.

A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.

Small wood or metal members that are inserted in a diagonal position between the floor joists or rafters at mid-span for the purpose of bracing the joists/rafters & spreading the load.

An overhang. Where one floor extends beyond and over a foundation wall. For example at a fireplace location or bay window may hang over the Foundation. Normally, not extending over 2 feet.

One of a series of parallel framing members used to support ceiling loads and supported in turn by larger beams, girders or bearing walls. Also called roof joists.

Short vertical "2 by 4's or 2 by 6's" frame lumber installed above or below a window or door.

A window with two vertically sliding sashes, both of which can move up and down.

The term used for exiting the home. An _______ window is required in every bedroom and basement. Normally a 4' X 4' window is the minimum size required

Short horizontal members sometimes nailed between studs, usually about halfway up a wall.

Lumber used for the structural members of a building, such as studs, joists, and rafters.

The end, upper, triangular area of a home, beneath the roof.

The horizontal structural member over an opening (for example over a door or window) or a beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed inframing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.

Wooden 2 X 8's, 2 X 10's, or 2 X 12's that run parallel to one another and support a floor or ceiling, and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls.

he vertical "2 X's" frame lumber (left and right) of a window or door opening, and runs continuously from the bottom sole plate to the top plate.

A platform between flights of stairs, at the termination of a flight of stairs, or on either side of a doorway. Often used when stairs change direction. Normally no less than 3 ft. X 3 ft. square.

Normally a 2 X 4 or 2 X 6 that lays horizontally within a framed structure

A basic Framing method that uses just a few hefty pieces of lumber to support an entire structure.

A joist that runs around the perimeter of the floor joists and home.

The framing member at the bottom of a rough opening for a window. It is attached to the cripple studs below the rough opening.

The bottom, horizontal framing member of a wall that's attached to the floor sheeting and vertical wall studs.

The clear distance that a framing member carries a load without support between structural supports. The horizontal distance from eaves to eaves.

A house built without prefabricated parts. Also called conventional building.

A vertical wood framing member, attached to the horizontal sole plate below and the top plate above. Normally 2 X 4's or 2 X 6's, 8' long (sometimes 92 5/8"). One of a series of wood or metal vertical structural members placed as supporting elements in walls and partitions.

The framing components of a floor to include the sill plate, floor joists, and deck sheeting over which a finish floor is to be laid.

The vertical stud that supports a header at a door, window, or other opening.