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WorksheetsWall Framing
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
. The width of a header for a window or door rough opening is usually equal to the width of the _____.
rough opening less the width of the trimmer studs
rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs and king studs
rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs
door or window
When constructing a wall with steel studs, the spacing between studs is indicated on the _____.
site plan
mechanical plan
blueprint
plans and specifications
Which of the following statements about steel studs is not true?
Steel studs are stronger and lighter than wood studs.
Steel studs will not warp, swell, split, or burn.
Steel studs are harder to handle than wood studs.
Steel studs are connected using self-tapping sheet-metal screws.
Identinfy component 1
(a)
Identify component 2
(a)
Which of the following statements about tilt-up concrete construction is not true?
Panels may be fabricated off site.
Use in one and two story buildings is most common.
Panels are joined by welding.
It uses a loadbearing structural steel framework.
Often, the heaviest lift on a construction job involves _____.
Wood frame panels.
tilt-up concrete panels.
steel frame panels.
glulam members.
In commercial construction where the structural framework is made of steel and concrete, carpenters are responsible for building the concrete _____.
slabs
forms
molds
channels
What is the preferred application of furring strips on masonry walls?
1 × 6 strips on 24" centers
1 × 3 strips on 16" centers
1 × 2 strips on 16" centers
1 × 2 strips on 24" centers
When constructing a wall frame, the proper nailing surface for gypsum board is _____.
1/8" to 1/4"
1/4" to 1/2"
3/8" to 1/2"
3/4" to 1"
When a framed partition butts against a masonry wall, a 1 × 2 furring strip is applied at the point of intersection to _____.
allow for expansion
prevent cracking of the gypsum board
level the surface
provide a nailing surface for the gypsum board
If lumber is in contact with masonry, it must be _____.
secured with epoxy
separated by a waterproof underlayment
treated
secured with finishing nails
f you are constructing a building where siding will be applied over the sheathing, you should use sheathing with a minimum thickness of _____.I
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
1"
