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Chapter Review
Summary■
■ Wall framing consists of the vertical and horizontal members that form the outside of a
structure. ■
■■ Wall frames support upper floors, ceilings, and the roof.
■ Framing members include the vertical studs, horizontal members called top and sole
plates, headers, and sheathing. ■
■ Studs and plates are made from 2×4 or 2×6 lumber, usually placed 16″ or 24″ on center
OC. Wall sections are assembled on the rough flooring, and then raised into place. ■
■ Once the outside wall frame is completed, the inside walls (partitions) are built and
erected. ■
■ Many inside partitions are nonbearing, which means they do not carry the weight of the
structure. ■
■■ Tri-level and split-level housing presents special challenges in wall framing.
■ Ceiling framing may be the underside of the floor joists for the next story or an assembly
just below the roof. ■
■ Advanced framing reduces material usage and labor costs, complies with structural
requirements of building codes, and is energy efficient. ■
■ After walls are sheathed, plastic housewrap is usually installed to prevent air infiltration.
Know and Understand
Answer the following questions using the information
in this chapter.
1. Full-length studs become _____when they end
due to an opening.
A. trimmer studs
B. cripple studs
C. headers
D. top plates
2. True or False? 10′ high walls are common in
colder climates, while 8′ high walls are common
in warmer climates.
3. The header length is equal to the rough opening
plus the width of two _____.
A. trimmers
B. top plates
C. partitions
D. plywood spacers
4. Wall sheathing should always be applied _____.
A. before the wall frame is raised
B. before roof framing
C. after the wall frame is raised
D. after roof framing
5. How much space should be left between edges of
sheathing panels to account for panel expansion
and contraction?
A. 1/8″
B. 1/2″
C. 5/8″
D. 6″
6. Immediately after a wall section is up, secure it
with _____.
A. studs
B. nails
C. braces
D. metal ties
7. Bearing partitions support the ceiling and _____.
A. floor trusses
B. end walls
C. main sidewalls
D. roof
8. Rough door openings are generally made _____
to _____wider than the finished door size.
A. 1″, 1 1/2″
B. 2″, 2 1/2″
C. 2″, 4″
D. 3″, 3 1/2″
9. The top plate is _____in traditional framing.
A. omitted
B. doubled
C. tripled
D. braced
10. Prefabricated bay windows are an example of
_____framing.
A. ceiling
B. multistory
C. special
D. split-level
11. What room in the house is a soffit most often
found?
A. Kitchen.
B. Bedroom.
C. Utility room.
D. Basement.
Chapter Review
Summary■
■ Wall framing consists of the vertical and horizontal members that form the outside of a
structure. ■
■■ Wall frames support upper floors, ceilings, and the roof.
■ Framing members include the vertical studs, horizontal members called top and sole
plates, headers, and sheathing. ■
■ Studs and plates are made from 2×4 or 2×6 lumber, usually placed 16″ or 24″ on center
OC. Wall sections are assembled on the rough flooring, and then raised into place. ■
■ Once the outside wall frame is completed, the inside walls (partitions) are built and
erected. ■
■ Many inside partitions are nonbearing, which means they do not carry the weight of the
structure. ■
■■ Tri-level and split-level housing presents special challenges in wall framing.
■ Ceiling framing may be the underside of the floor joists for the next story or an assembly
just below the roof. ■
■ Advanced framing reduces material usage and labor costs, complies with structural
requirements of building codes, and is energy efficient. ■
■ After walls are sheathed, plastic housewrap is usually installed to prevent air infiltration.
Know and Understand
Answer the following questions using the information
in this chapter.
1. Full-length studs become _____when they end
due to an opening.
A. trimmer studs
B. cripple studs
C. headers
D. top plates
2. True or False? 10′ high walls are common in
colder climates, while 8′ high walls are common
in warmer climates.
3. The header length is equal to the rough opening
plus the width of two _____.
A. trimmers
B. top plates
C. partitions
D. plywood spacers
4. Wall sheathing should always be applied _____.
A. before the wall frame is raised
B. before roof framing
C. after the wall frame is raised
D. after roof framing
5. How much space should be left between edges of
sheathing panels to account for panel expansion
and contraction?
A. 1/8″
B. 1/2″
C. 5/8″
D. 6″
6. Immediately after a wall section is up, secure it
with _____.
A. studs
B. nails
C. braces
D. metal ties
7. Bearing partitions support the ceiling and _____.
A. floor trusses
B. end walls
C. main sidewalls
D. roof
8. Rough door openings are generally made _____
to _____wider than the finished door size.
A. 1″, 1 1/2″
B. 2″, 2 1/2″
C. 2″, 4″
D. 3″, 3 1/2″
9. The top plate is _____in traditional framing.
A. omitted
B. doubled
C. tripled
D. braced
10. Prefabricated bay windows are an example of
_____framing.
A. ceiling
B. multistory
C. special
D. split-level
11. What room in the house is a soffit most often
found?
A. Kitchen.
B. Bedroom.
C. Utility room.
D. Basement.