Wall Framing
Wall Framing
Wall Framing
Wall Framing
Wall Framing
100
How many plates are in a wall
3
100
This wall member sits above window and door openings
Header
100
Component number 2
Stud/Common Stud
100
This refers to a type of weight in a home that is not fixed and can change
Live load
100
Material used to cover exterior of exposed studs
OSB
200
The highest plate in a wall
Double top plate/ Cap Plate
200
Headers are supported by these 2 vertical wall members
Trimmers
200
Component number 3
Bottom Plate
200
Common nail size used in wall framing
16d nails
200
Wall framing member that connects exterior walls
Corner Post
300
You should add this to the width of a door for the rough opening.
2 1/2"
300
Term used to describe exact horizontal
Level
300
Component number 1
Top/Double Top Plate
300
Component number 5
Cripple Stud
300
Wall framing member that connects interior walls
Partition post
400
Wall sits directly on top of this floor framing component
Subfloor
400
What measurement should you start with when your layout is 16 oc.
15 1/4
400
Component number 4
King Stud
400
Component number 6
Sill Plate
400
Term used to describe exact vertical
Plumb
500
This is the standard spacing for wall studs
16" on center
500
What is the actual size of a 2x4
1 1/2 x 3 1/2
500
Component number 7
Trimmer Studs
500
Component number 8
Header
500
What is the standard door size
3' x 6'-8"