Installation: Framing Vocabulary
Double top plate
also known as a cap plate; it is installed after the walls are complete and laps over the top plate at each intersection
Span
distance between two supports for a structure within a building or home
Bridging
method of laterally bracing joists to provide stability and stiffness
Rafters
parallel beams which support a roof
Foundation
part of an architectural structure which connects it to the ground
plumb
perfectly vertical
Joists
piece of lumber which is used horizontally to support a ceiling or floor
Headers
structure members which run perpendicular to the floor and ceiling joists
Cut sheet
term used for pages with specific instructions or dimensions
Crown
term used when the narrow portion of the board is higher or lower than the two ends
Anchors
bolts used to attach objects or structures to concrete
Strong back
beam or girder which provides support for an existing structure
Trimmers
framed structure which provides support for an opening like a door or window
Collar ties
horizontal member between two rafters
Splice plate
plate which is laid over a joint in order to provide support and stiffness for the two pieces being joined
Gable roof
roof which slopes downwards into tow parts from a central ridge
Hip roof
roof with sloping ends and sides
Subfloor
rough floor which is laid as a base for a finished floor
Soffit Framing
underside of a part of a building
Studs
upright posts in the framework of the wall
Partition
wall which is used to separate rooms or to divide a room