Installation: Framing
Which of the following will help to maintain the 16 inch centers and prevent the joists from leaning or warping?
Bridging
Which of the following rates how much stress a framing members fibers can stand before failing?
Fb value
Which of the following is defined as the distance between two intermediate supports?
span
Which of the following creates the structure for the ceiling of the house?
Ceiling joists
Which of the following are support members installed under the door or window header?
Trimmer studs
How many studs should be added per window and door when estimating materials?
2
The rough opening of doors are typically how much wider than the call size of the door?
2 1/2 inches
Total wall length is multiplied by which of the following numbers in order to estimate the linear footage of material needed for the project?
3
How much longer should the header be cut from the rough opening of the framing?
3 inches
Which of the following is installed directly to the end of the rafter tails, creating a continuous band around the perimeter of the house?
Band or fascia
Which of the following is NOT found on a lumber stamp?
Date manufactured
After installing the soffit and fascia, which of the following is applied?
Decking
Which of the following should be installed after all of the walls are completed?
Double top plate
Which of the following is NOT a basic part of every roof construction?
Girders
Which of the following is NOT a type of rafter?
Hill rafter
Which of the following tools is used to make square cuts on framing lumber?
Powered miter box
Which of the following creates the main surface of a roof?
Rafters
Which of the following is used to create a continuous line at the top edge of the roof?
Ridge board
Which of the following is installed to ensure the ceiling joists remain on 16 inch centers and to provide more strength and stability to the structure?
Strong back
Which of the following are similar to corners, with the exception that the blocks separating the studs are turned flat to provide nailing space for an incoming partition?
Tees
