Wood construction chapter 8

What is a pre planned Frame for Windows

While the framing is being built, there's a space left for the window by making the square or rectangle and doubling up around the window frame

What's a end blocking or wood nailer

It is when what goes on the outside of the floor joist usually a 2 by 10

Whats the key to a strong frame

Repatetive use of product

What's the maximum spacing between studs in framing

24 inches is the maximum spacing

Max weight of the floor

50 pounds per square foot

What is ballon framing

Ballon framing is when there's a continuous post and we attach a header to the post than start to build the framing as we go. There are extra measure needed for fire proofing.

What is bracing

Bracing is too straighten the studs and too be done at the same time as framing

What's a top plate

Is is a 2 by 4 goes on top of the framing and either under the roof beams or under the end blocking and floor joist

What's a sole plate

It is a 2 by 4 that goes right on top of the floor but under the framing wall

What are ways to secure structure strength

Make sure it's rigid enough both vertical load like pianos and other dead weight and horizontal load like wind force and earthquakes. Using more nails, more sheving and more studs depending on conditions

What is platform construction

Platform construction has 3 steps, step 1 build the floor framing, step 2 build wall framing on top of floor and step 3 raise wall up into place with a group of people and nail it down

Maximum length of big solid beam

The maximum length is 40 feet