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Wall Framing

Terms in this set (22)

Sole Plate
A horizontal member at the bottom of a wall frame that ties the studs together
Top Plate
A horizontal member at the top of a wall frame that ties the studs together
Hemlock
A species of wood typically used for framing
2x4
1 1/2" x 3 1/2" material typically used for wall framing
8d
Nail typically used for sheathing
Blueprints
The drawings that define what is being built
Layout
The process of marking where framing members will be placed
O.C.
The process of placing framing members on the center of a certain increment (typically 16" or 24") so that sheathing will seam in the middle of these pieces
Trimmer
The upright beam that supports the header in the rough opening for either a window or a door in a stud wall
King Stud
A trimmer and a regular stud nailed together that supports the header in the rough opening for either a window or a door in a stud wall
Cripples
A structural member that is cut less than full length, such as a stud above a window or door in a framed wall
Header
Pieces placed at right angles to joists, studs and rafters to form and support openings in a wood frame
Butt Wall
A wall that butts up to another wall
Through wall
A wall that goes all the way through to the end of the floor
Corner Stud
Built-up stud used in the corner of a wall frame so that interior sheathing will have something to nail to
Crown
To look down a board and place the warped side up
Chalk line
A reel of string that is coated in chalk used for marking straight lines
16d
Nail typically used for framing
3-4-5 method
A use of the Pythagorean theorem used to find square
Plumb
Perfectly Vertical
Level
Perfectly Horizontal
Perpendicular
At a 90 degree angle
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