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Wall and Framing Carpentry

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In platform construction, wall-framing members include sole plates, top plates, studs, headers, and _____
Sheathing
Although studs are sometimes spaced 24" O.C. in residential structures, a spacing of _____" O.C. is more commonly used.
16
When assembling studs to form outside corners, it is recommended that _____ nails be used and that they be spaced 12" apart.
10d
where's the best to look for rough opening sizes when framing exterior walls?
floor plan
Headers may be formed by nailing two or three members together with a spacer between them. the spacers should be ____" think
1/2
when laying out the sole and top plates for an outside wall sections, which of the following steps is incorrect.
Lay out two stud positions at each side of all opening.
A long measuring stick that represent the actual wall frame with markings made at the proper height for horizontal wall frame members is called
story pole
when laying out stud positions in a rough opening
the regular on-center spacing of studs is continued through the opening for cripple studs.
when preparing to nail studs to plates, they should be laid in position on the subfloor with.
the crown of each stud up
when erecting wall sections, make sure that they are exactly vertical by using either a level and straightedge or an
plum line
studs are sometimes cut to exact length at the mill. these studs are designated byt he letters
P.E.T.
Boards and Blocks installed in the wall framing for the sole purpose of mounting plumbing fixtures, towel bar, and other fixtures are called
wall blocking
when let-in wood bracing is required in a wall frame, it usually made from _______ material.
1x4
when installing the upper half of a double plate, use 10d nails and stagger the pattern with a spacing of
16 in
Joints in the upper top plate should be located at least _______ from those in the lower top plate.
2
OSB and plywood sheathing should be nailed every ______ along the edge
6
________ panels are preferred over foam panels for sheathing because the structural panels brace the walls.
structural
where fire resistance is an important consideration, ________ sheathing is often used.
gypsum
main ceiling framing members are called
ceiling joist
Gypsum sheathing can be applied with
both a and b, screws and nails
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