Floor Systems
What is the subfloor?
Stud spacings of 16" on center or 24" on center are used when framing walls because they divide evenly into this number...
What is 48"?
These keep opposite walls from spreading apart.
What are ceiling joists?
Modern roofs are commonly framed with _____ _______ rather than ceiling joists or rafters.
What are roof trusses?
These allow heat and moisture to escape a building.
What is a roof vent?
Sill plates are normally made from lumber in what dimensions?
What is 2 x 8?
When constructing a wall with steel studs, the spacing between is indicated on the ______ and ___________.
What are plans and specifications?
Ceiling joists are generally installed directly over...
What are wall studs?
Name the type of cut that is made to a rafter so it will rest squarely on the top plate is known as...
What is a bird's mouth?
When installing 4' x 8' subfloor panels, you should measure _____ in from one side of the rim joist.
What is 4'(feet)?
The name for the slight curve on the short side of a piece of lumber is known as the _______.
What is the crown?
Ceiling joists provide a ________ _______for ceiling material like gypsum board.
What is a nailing surface?
A board nailed to the tails of the rafters to provide a nailing surface for the fascia is called the...
What is false fascia?
___________ framing is a type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit.
What is platform framing?
________ ________ lumber is a must if it comes in contact with masonry work.
What is Pressure treated?
When ceiling joists must be overlapped above a loadbearing partition the overlap must be at least ____ inches
What is 3 inches?
Two header joists and two end joists form this type of joist?
What is a rim joist?
When assembling a wall, use three 16d nails to asttach 2 x 6 studs to thiis?
What is a soleplate?
If ceiling joists exceed the allowable span, two joist members must be _______ over a loadbearing wall or partition.
What is spliced?