020202a Framing Systems Flashcards
What is the distinguishing feature of western platform framing?
Floors and walls are constructed separately, with the completed floor becoming the working platform.
What acts as firestops in platform framing?
Wall plates. Preventing the spread of fire upward from storey to storey.
What is the disadvantage of using solid lumber floor joists in platform framing?
Shrinkage occurs in the width of the floor joists.
In balloon framing, how high do the wall studs extend in a two-storey building?
Each stud is toenailed to the sill plate and is continuous from the sill plate to the roof rafters.
Name the 5 systems used for wood frame construction.
- Platform framing
- Balloon framing
- Post and Beam
- Pole construction
- Structural insulated panels
How are floors supported in balloon framing?
The main floor rests on the foundation mud sill. Upper floors are nailed to the side of the studs and rest on a let-in ribbon
What is a major advantage of balloon framing?
Balloon framing has fewer problems associated with shrinkage of the framing lumber.
Why can framing members in post and bean construction be spaced farther apart than in balloon or platform framing?
Individually, the larger framing members are able to support greater loads.
Why is thicker roof sheathing required for post and beam construction?
Roof beams are spaced farther apart and the thicker sheathing is needed to reduce its deflection.
What is the exterior and interior finish attached to in post and beam construction?
Framed stud walls are erected between the posts to provide a means of attachment for the exterior and interior wall finishes.
What function do the poles serve in pole construction?
The poles act as a foundation for the building.
Why are structural insulated panels ideally suited for exterior walls?
The polyurethane foam core has excellent insulation properties.
What is the maximum allowable moisture content for framing lumber?
19 percent
In platform systems, which framing member is used to support loads that occur over openings in walls?
Lintels
In balloon framing, how are roof and floor loads transferred to the foundation?
Roof loads are transferred directly to the foundation nu the wall studs.
Upper story floor loads are transferred to the studs by a let-in ribbon. The studs then transfer the loads to the foundation.
Platform and balloon framing are examples of stick framing. T or F
T
Standard dimensional lumber is well suited for ____ framing.
Stick
Smaller dimensioned materials are suited for post and beam or pole construction.
T or F
F. Larger dimensioned materials are suited for post and beam or pole construction.
Structural insulated panels utilize an-made products such as oriented strand board and urethan foam. T or F
T
What is the maximum stud spacing?
24 inches on centre
Shrinkage is greatest ____ the grain of wood.
Across
If traditional lumber is used. It is not uncommon for the shrinkage to in excess of 12 mm (1/2”) per floor. T or F
T
In ballon framing what must be done if the studs exceed 3 metres in length?
Additional blocking must be installed. This stiffens the walls and acts as a firestop.
How many plates are usually used in wood-framed walls?
- The top, cap, bottom (sole) plate.
The cap plates ties the corners and wall intersections together. T or F
T
In a load-bearing wall, a single top plate may be used if the joists or rafters bearing on it are directly over or with ___ mm of the edge of the wall studs.
50 mm (2”)
Joints in the single top plates of load-bearing walls must have a metal strap or plate at least ___ by ___ nailed across it.
75 mm by 150 mm (3”x6”)
Lintels are also referred to as headers. T or F
T
Lintels are beams that are framed as part of the walls above windows and doors. T or F
T
What are cripple studs? And can they be used between the lintel and the top plate?
Shortened studs that are normally used between a windowsill and a bottom plate.
Yes. The can be used between the lintel and the top plate.
What is a stud?
Vertical and individual vertical framing members in the wall frame that run between the top and bottom plates.
What is an advantage in using platform framing in regard to studs?
The wall studs are usually only one-storey high. The builder can order studs recut to a standard length, thereby eliminating the need to cut them on-site.
What is a PRECISION END TRIMMED STUDS?
(PETS) are widely available for residential framing projects. These studs are precut to a standard length and are intended to be used with two top plates and a single bottom plate.
Do Precision End Trimmed Studs allow the ceiling to be drywalled and has enough clearance for standard sheets of drywall to be installed on the walls?
Yes. they are tall enough for the ceiling to be drywalled. And there is enough clearance for the walls.
What are three common PETS sizes?
92 5/8
104 5/8
116 5/8
One major disadvantage to platform framing is wood shrinkage due to lumber drying. T of F
T
Framing members placed on edge, such as floor joists and lintels, are very susceptible to shrinkage. T or F
T
A typical two-storey building has six wall plates and two sets of joists. This adds up to approximately 650 mm (2’) if lumber framed on edge or on flat, If traditional lumber is used, it is not uncommon to be in excess of ___ per floor.
12 mm (1/2”)
Shrinkage, if not allowed for at the framing stage, causes problems with rigid wall finishes such as stucco or drywall. T or F
T
Exterior wall studs and the lower floor joists in balloon framing rest on the foundation sill plate. T or F
T