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