The full-height stud next to the jack stud (trimmer) in a wall opening such as a window or doorway.

Vertical framing members—commonly called trimmer studs—that form the sides of rough openings for doors and windows. They  support the weight of the header.

In wall framing, a short framing stud that fills the space between a header and a top plate, between a raised header and top window sill plate, or between the window sill plate and the bottom plate.

The upper horizontal framing member of a wall used to carry the floor joists, ceiling joists, roof trusses, or rafters.

A plate made of two members to provide better stiffening of a wall. It is also used for connecting splices, corners, and partitions that are typically at right angles (perpendicular) to the wall.

The lower framing member attached to the top of the lower cripple studs to form the base of a rough opening for a window.

The lowest horizontal member of a wall or partition to which the studs are nailed. It rests on the subfloor or slab.

Rating scale for the transmission of sound through a wall or ceiling of a building.

Walls that do not support vertical loads.

Walls that support any vertical load, including their own weight.

A wood block or other material used as a filler piece and a support between framing members.

A horizontal structural member that supports the load over a window, door, or other wall openings.

Narrow wood strip nailed to a wall or ceiling as a nailing base for finish material.

Applying sheathing, windows, and exterior doors to a framed building.

The top (head jamb) and side members of a door or window frame that come into contact with the door or window.