201bB: Wall Framing - B

Question 1

1x4

Answer 1

18x89

Question 2

2x3

Answer 2

38x64

Question 3

2x4

Answer 3

38x89

Question 4

2x6

Answer 4

38x140

Question 5

2x8

Answer 5

38x184

Question 6

2x10

Answer 6

38x235

Question 7

2x12

Answer 7

38x286

Question 8

12oc

Answer 8

300oc

Question 9

16oc

Answer 9

400oc

Question 10

24oc

Answer 10

600oc

Question 11

4’x8’

Answer 11

1200x2400

Question 12

Purposes of plates

Answer 12

1) maintain OC
2) transfer loads

Question 13

Secondary purpose of CAP PLATES

Answer 13

tie corners together

Question 14

Common exterior studs

Answer 14

2x6

Question 15

Common interior studs dimensions

Answer 15

2x4

Question 16

Common plumbing wall studs

Answer 16

2x6

Question 17

What supports lintels?

Answer 17

Trimmer

Question 18

Lintel bearing minimum on ONE END

Answer 18

38mm

Question 19

Can you splice a trimmer?

Answer 19

No, must be full length from sole plate to lintel

Question 20

Can a trimmer stand alone?

Answer 20

No, must be nailed to full size stud

Question 21

Common lintel size

Answer 21

38x235 (2x10)

Question 22

Common lintel ply number

Answer 22

2

Question 23

Can INTERIOR LINTELS be on flat and single?

Answer 23

Yes, only when non-load-bearing. Load bearing walls need proper load transfer to the floor

Question 24

What do cripples do besides frame the window bottom height?

Answer 24

Maintain OC for exterior and interior sheathing/finishes

Question 25

Are fillers and rough sills the same length?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

4 purposes of corner posts (L’s)

Answer 26

1) Tie walls together 2) exterior sheathing support 3) interior backing for drywall 4) insulation space

Question 27

Where do we find stud length on blueprints?

Answer 27

Refer to ceiling height from floor to determine which studs + 3 plates must be used

Question 28

What is a common miscalculation when determining exterior plate locations and lengths?

Answer 28

Not accounting for 3/8 sheathing (10mm)

Question 29

Can I overhang my 2x6 wall plate by 2-1/2”?

Answer 29

No, your max overhang is 1/3 of the board, not half

Question 30

Layout direction

Answer 30

Left to right, front to back

Question 31

Ideal stud spacing falls on top of joists?

Answer 31

Yes

Question 32

My wall isn’t straight even after bracing, what went wrong?

Answer 32

Shitty bent plates selected

Question 33

3 ways to splice walls

Answer 33

1) same stud 2) staggered studs (top and bottom plates) 3) build separate walls and nail together + tie with cap plate

Question 34

All windows dimensions and door WIDTHS must add how many mm for RO?

Answer 34

20mm

Question 35

All door HEIGHTS must add how many mm for RO?

Answer 35

10mm

Question 36

What dimension do we need to start laying out a window on plates?

Answer 36

Dimension from plan to CENTRE of opening

Question 37

Why are all lintels kept the same size even when not necessarily needing that much strength?

Answer 37

Consistent heights to minimize mistakes

Question 38

On a typical opening with two trimmers total, what is the lintel LENGTH?

Answer 38

RO + (trimmer thickness x2)

Question 39

3 ways to frame wall junctions

Answer 39

1) L 2) U 3) ladder blocked between studs to join other wall

Question 40

Can I start building walls when all have ready are studs?

Answer 40

No, make a cut list and create all your framing members first

Question 41

Why are my lintel nails showing?

Answer 41

So inspectors can see them from inside the building

Question 42

How do cap plate tie walls together?

Answer 42

Lap over top plates

Question 43

What is important to do to a constructed wall before sheathing?

Answer 43

SQUARE IT

Question 44

How do we prevent “Saskatchewan corners”?

Answer 44

Run sheet past the same width as the wall so it overlaps the end of the joining wall

Question 45

Quickest way to cut an RO out of sheathing

Answer 45

Router

Question 46

Roof layout off a ladder?

Answer 46

Do it on the floor before standing a wall

Question 47

When to use vapour barrier?

Answer 47

Hot to cold

Question 48

How to straighten walls

Answer 48

String line

Question 49

Leave wall braces until roof is sheeted?

Answer 49

Yes

Question 50

Strongest bracing angle

Answer 50

45deg

Question 51

Max notch size

Answer 51

1/3 material load bearing Leave 40mm material non-load bearing

Question 52

Fire stop required for 2m wall?

Answer 52

No, need it at 3m (10’) walls or greater

Question 53

Do I need poly on my top floor walls where they meet the ceiling?

Answer 53

Yes since the roof/attic space is cold compared to the warm room

Question 54

Can my framing touch my Chimney?

Answer 54

NO WOOD NEAR FIRE THAT YOU DONT WANT BURNED