Tools used in wall framing
Wall ___ are lightweight devices commonly used to raise walls when small carpentry crews are working on a job site
Jaccks
___ are the vertical framing members that run between wall plates.
Studs
Thermal bridging
is the interruption of insulation by a framing member that has higher thermal conductivity than the insulation.
How many studs are needed for a 17 foot wall layed out 16 inches on center
13
Differentiate between load-bearing and non-load-bearing partitions
Load-bearing partitions support the ends of fl oor or ceiling joists. Non-load-bearing partitions usually run in the same direction as the joists and carry little weight from the floor or ceiling above
_____ are a uniquely designed scaffold consisting of a platform supported by moveable brackets on vertical poles. The brackets are designed to be raised and lowered in a manner similar to an automobile jack.
Pump jack
Interior walls are also known as ___. (Point swap- If you get the question correct, you steal any other teams points, if you get it wrong the other 2 teams split your points)
Partitions
Fire blocking
may be placed in higher walls to slow the rate of a fire that may occur inside the walls
If you have a rough opening of 72" and each side of the opening requires 2 jack studs, what is the length of the header?
66"
How are bottom plates secured to concrete slabs?
Bottom plates must be bolted to or secured to a slab with powder-actuated fasteners
This tool is vital for marking long, straight lines over surfaces, ensuring uniformity and alignment in the framing process.
Chalk Line
Headers are supported by ___ studs, which fit between the bottom and the bottom of the header.
(pass, question must be passed to the other team. If they get it wrong they lose double the points, if the get it correct, they get only the points the question is worth)
Jack
structural insulated panel (SIP
consists of two outer structural panels with a thick inner foam core.
If you have a 12 foot high wall 44 feet long, how many sheets of 1/2" OSB sheathing would you need to sheath the wall?
17
Describe a rainscreen wall
. A rainscreen wall is a moisture-management system that incorporates a vented or porous exterior finish, an air cavity, a drainage plane, and an airtight interior support wall. Moisture vapor or moisture entering the wall cavity is properly drained away and air is allowed to circulate within the cavity to maintain dryness within the wall cavity.
For cutting lumber to precise measurements, a ______ ____ is a must-have for efficiency and speed.
Circular saw
The rough opening for a door is framed with ___, trimmer studs, wall studs, and in some cases, cripple studs.
Header
Housewrap (double Jeopardy. if you get the answer correct you double your points. If you are wrong you only lose the amount of points the question is worth)
a common weather barrier used over panel sheathing
You have 89' of wall, how many 16' 2x6 would be needed for a bottom plate, top plate and double top plate?
17
Where are anchor tiedown systems used? (Point swap- If you get the question correct, you steal any other teams points, if you get it wrong the other 2 teams split your points)
Anchor tiedown systems are used in areas where the most extreme uplift due to seismic condition or high wind is anticipated.
This saw is used for cutting in tight spots and making any necessary adjustments to the framing lumber.
Reciprocating saw
___ studs between the header and double top plate of a door opening help carry the weight from the top plate to the header.
Cripple
Shear
walls are panel-sheathed walls designed to withstand severe seismic activity or high wind loads.
If a wall is framed using 2x4 studs, which have a load-bearing capacity of 1,200 pounds per stud, and you want to support a load of 4,800 pounds evenly distributed, how many studs will you need to use?
Number of studs=Load per studTotal load=1,200 pounds per stud 4,800 pounds=4
Describe advanced wall framing. (double Jeopardy. if you get the answer correct you double your points. If you are wrong you only lose the amount of points the question is worth)
. Advanced wall framing involves using stack framing and alternative stud spacing, using single top plates instead of double, framing corners with two studs instead of three, building and installing alternate door and window headers, and using SIS for increased R-value and strength.