Wall, floor and roof framing, headers, spans, lumber grades and fasteners.
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- What is a stud?
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A vertical framing member that forms the skeleton of a wall- What is the typical on-center spacing for wall studs in residential framing?
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16 inches- What is the top horizontal member of a wall frame called?
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Top plate- What is the bottom horizontal member of a wall frame called?
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Sole plate or bottom plate- What is a double top plate?
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Two boards nailed together on top of wall studs to distribute loads and tie walls together at corners- What is a header in wall framing?
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A horizontal beam placed above a door or window opening to carry roof and floor loads- What is a flush header?
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A header that sits level with the top of the wall studs instead of extending above them- What is blocking in framing?
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Short horizontal or vertical members installed between framing members to provide lateral bracing or nailing- What is a joist?
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A primary horizontal member in floor framing that spans between beams or walls- What is a rim joist?
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A joist placed vertically around the outer edge of a floor platform to seal the system and provide nailing- What is a band board?
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A board installed around the rim or perimeter of a floor system to cap the ends of joists- What is a ledger board?
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A board bolted horizontally to the rim or band of a building to which a deck or addition is attached- What is a rafter?
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A sloped structural member that spans from the top plate to the ridge and supports roof loads- What is a ridge board?
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The horizontal member at the peak of a roof where the upper ends of opposing rafters meet- What is a collar tie?
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A horizontal member connecting opposite rafters near the ridge to prevent them from spreading
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