Floor Framing
Roof Framing
Wall Framing
Wall Framing Pt 2
Stair Framing
100
This type of floor joist
Floor trusses
100
Top member of a roof truss
Top Chord
100
Component number 2
Stud/Common Stud
100
Standard spacing for wall studs
16 inches OC
100
Component number 1 - Main structural member
Stringers
200
This type of older floor joist
Solid/Dimensional Lumber Joist
200
Bottom member of a roof truss
Bottom chord
200
Component number 3
Bottom Plate
200
Common nail size used in wall framing
16d nails
200
Component number 2 - Horizontal Member
Tread
300
This type of floor joist
I-Joist
300
Supporting member of a roof truss
Transition Webs
300
Component number 1
Top/Double Top Plate
300
Component number 5
Cripple Stud
300
Component number 3 - Vertical Member
Riser
400
Bottom most framing member that sits underneath the floor joists
Sole Plate
400
Type of roof framing done without prefabricated trusses
Rafters
400
Component number 4
King Stud
400
Component number 6
Sill Plate
400
Ideal stair riser height
7 - 73/4 in
500
Framing member that covers the outside edges of floor framing
Rim Joist
500
Central framing member that meets at the peak of roof rafters
Ridge Board
500
Component number 7
Trimmer Studs
500
Component number 8
Header
500
Ideal tread depth
11 in