272 Section 2 Foundations and Framing
12. In a multistory dwelling, joists are placed on top
of the _____along the headers.
A. ceiling
B. trusses
C. double plate
D. door framing
13. True or False? When trusses are used to form
the roof frame, no additional ceiling frame is
required.
14. A _____must be included in the ceiling frame to
provide an entrance to the attic area.
A. partition
B. header
C. scuttle
D. door frame
15. A strongback is used for all of the following,
except _____.
A. strengthening a long span of ceiling joists
B. maintaining proper spacing between ceiling
joists
C. keeping joists even along their lower edges
D. aligning the height of headers
16. When compared to a conventionally frame wall,
the cost of building a house with SIPs is roughly
_____.
A. double
B. half
C. the same
D. dependent on the size of the house
17. True or False? A house constructed with
SIPs produces practically no waste during
construction.
18. What is generally the first step in estimating wall
and ceiling framing materials?
A. Determine the amount of plates needed.
B. Determine the number of studs required.
C. Determine the total lineal feet of the walls.
D. Determine the amount of header material
required.
19. The amount of ceiling joists needed is estimated
by the same method used for _____.
A. studs
B. floor joists
C. headers
D. wall sheathing
20. How many wall sheathing sheets are needed for a
net area of 1460 sq. ft. and the selected sheets are
4′ × 8′?
A. 45 sheets.
B. 46 sheets.
C. 121 sheets.
D. 122 sheets.
Apply and Analyze
1. Give two reasons why carpenters install doors and
windows with their tops at the same height.
2. What are two alternative methods to construct
a header for large window openings without
decreasing the length of the cripple studs?
3. Why is a story pole often used when laying out
wall framing?
4. After corner posts are plumb and top plates are
doubled, how is a wall straightened?
5. What are four major benefits of advanced
framing?
6. Name two different uses for housewrap.
7. Using 120′ for the wall length, assume there are
6 corners, 5 intersections, 10 openings, and the
framing is 24″ OC. Find the number of studs
needed, including outside walls and partitions.
Critical Thinking
1. Obtain a set of plans for a one-story house. Study
the details of construction, especially typical wall
sections. Prepare a scale drawing of the framing
required for the front walls. Be sure the rough
openings are the correct size and in the proper
location. Your drawing should look similar to
Figure 11‑1.
2. Working from the set of plans used in #1, develop
an estimated list of materials for the wall frame
and sheathing. Include the number and length
of studs, number and size of lumber for headers,
material for plates, and type and amount of
sheathing. Obtain prices from a local supplier and
figure the total cost of the materials.
3. Obtain literature about OSB, plywood, foamed
plastic, and gypsum sheathing. Download this
material from the Internet, or obtain directly
from manufacturers. Also, study books and other
reference materials. Prepare a report for the class,
based on the information you obtain. Include
grades, manufacturing processes, characteristics,
and application requirements. Discuss current
prices and purchasing information. Be prepared
to discuss specifications. Relate these specs to
your local code.
12. In a multistory dwelling, joists are placed on top
of the _____along the headers.
A. ceiling
B. trusses
C. double plate
D. door framing
13. True or False? When trusses are used to form
the roof frame, no additional ceiling frame is
required.
14. A _____must be included in the ceiling frame to
provide an entrance to the attic area.
A. partition
B. header
C. scuttle
D. door frame
15. A strongback is used for all of the following,
except _____.
A. strengthening a long span of ceiling joists
B. maintaining proper spacing between ceiling
joists
C. keeping joists even along their lower edges
D. aligning the height of headers
16. When compared to a conventionally frame wall,
the cost of building a house with SIPs is roughly
_____.
A. double
B. half
C. the same
D. dependent on the size of the house
17. True or False? A house constructed with
SIPs produces practically no waste during
construction.
18. What is generally the first step in estimating wall
and ceiling framing materials?
A. Determine the amount of plates needed.
B. Determine the number of studs required.
C. Determine the total lineal feet of the walls.
D. Determine the amount of header material
required.
19. The amount of ceiling joists needed is estimated
by the same method used for _____.
A. studs
B. floor joists
C. headers
D. wall sheathing
20. How many wall sheathing sheets are needed for a
net area of 1460 sq. ft. and the selected sheets are
4′ × 8′?
A. 45 sheets.
B. 46 sheets.
C. 121 sheets.
D. 122 sheets.
Apply and Analyze
1. Give two reasons why carpenters install doors and
windows with their tops at the same height.
2. What are two alternative methods to construct
a header for large window openings without
decreasing the length of the cripple studs?
3. Why is a story pole often used when laying out
wall framing?
4. After corner posts are plumb and top plates are
doubled, how is a wall straightened?
5. What are four major benefits of advanced
framing?
6. Name two different uses for housewrap.
7. Using 120′ for the wall length, assume there are
6 corners, 5 intersections, 10 openings, and the
framing is 24″ OC. Find the number of studs
needed, including outside walls and partitions.
Critical Thinking
1. Obtain a set of plans for a one-story house. Study
the details of construction, especially typical wall
sections. Prepare a scale drawing of the framing
required for the front walls. Be sure the rough
openings are the correct size and in the proper
location. Your drawing should look similar to
Figure 11‑1.
2. Working from the set of plans used in #1, develop
an estimated list of materials for the wall frame
and sheathing. Include the number and length
of studs, number and size of lumber for headers,
material for plates, and type and amount of
sheathing. Obtain prices from a local supplier and
figure the total cost of the materials.
3. Obtain literature about OSB, plywood, foamed
plastic, and gypsum sheathing. Download this
material from the Internet, or obtain directly
from manufacturers. Also, study books and other
reference materials. Prepare a report for the class,
based on the information you obtain. Include
grades, manufacturing processes, characteristics,
and application requirements. Discuss current
prices and purchasing information. Be prepared
to discuss specifications. Relate these specs to
your local code.