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Framing Flashcards

1
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why is conducting a frame check important?

A

It assures you that he framing is 100% complete. gives you an opportunity to check problems that would hurt you later down the road.

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2
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what is sill sealer?

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foam vapor barrier between the concrete and bottom plate

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3
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name the three areas that sill sealer is to be used?

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Mud sill, knee wall, full height exterior walls

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4
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what is an “h” clip and how often should it be used?

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metal clip between sheathing that is used to provide the proper tolerances between the roof sheathing for additional support. is used 1 every truss bay.

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5
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what is a single hung window

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window with one stationary sash at top and one operating sash on bottom

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6
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Mud sill

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2x6 pressure treated framing member that is mailed to the foundation, which is used to support the framed decks.

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7
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Ring joist

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2x10c material nailed around the perimeter of deck system.

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8
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Floor joist

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lumber that rums from front wall of the house to rear wall of house. supports floor system.

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9
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Decking

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3/8” OSB sheathing that covers the floor joist

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10
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Header

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wooden member used to provide strength to framed area that consist of a window, door, archway openings.

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11
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Bearing wall vs. non bearing wall

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wall used to carry structural loads vs wall that doesn’t support additional weight, just drywall.

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12
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Stanchion Post

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Vertical steal post that supports the horizontal beam

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13
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Doubler

A

2 Joist nailed together

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14
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Tripler

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3 joist nailed together

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15
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Fire Blocking

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2x4 and 3/4” OSB used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke

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16
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Truss

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Beams or chords used to support the roof system of a house

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17
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Bottom chord

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wood member at the bottom of the fuss acts like a ceiling joist

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18
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Top chord

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wood member that sheahting is nailed to that acts as a rafter

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19
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Scissor truss

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truss that serves with out a bottom horizontal chord used mainly to form cathedral ceilings

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20
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Webbing

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cross members that support top & bottom chords of a truss

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21
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who must approve the frame checklist?

A

Supervisor on site

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22
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what is a fire stop?

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foam or blocking used to prevent the spread of fires

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23
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name two areas were fire stop is used?

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bulkheads and chases

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24
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what is meant by 6/12 pitch?

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6” rise and 12” run

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25
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describe what is meant by a bulkhead

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portion of ceiling that is dropped- has plumbing, HVAC, electrical wiring running through it

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26
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16 d common nail

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general construction nail with thick shank for strength

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27
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8 d ring shank nail

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2 1/2” nail used for OSB or deck

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28
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Cut nail

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nail used for concrete

29
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4 d finish nail

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thinner 1 1/2” nail used for fininshing and trim

30
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Galvanized nail

A

weather resistant nail used for hangers and other framing members

31
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Masonry nail

A

nail used at mortar joints

32
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duplex nail

A

nail used for temporary bracing

33
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what is a cantilever?

A

beam that extends beyond walls

34
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what is a soffit?

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horizontal material attached to the underside of the truss

35
Q

draw and identify a stairway

A

page 6 of framing quiz

36
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What is a fascia?

A

a flat band at the surface of a bolding that projects from the face of the wall.

37
Q

what is the rough opening for a 2’8” x 6’8” door?

A

2’ 10” x 6’ 11”

38
Q

what areas need to have construction adhesive applied?

A

Gable end trusses, exterior bottom plates, under interior panels

39
Q

Should the crown of a joist go up or down?

A

Up, because overtime, pressure and weight will cause it to bend and you want then to bend straight

40
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what is Syn-board?

A

Synthetic wood used for exterior trim, which is used because it is resistant to weather conditions.

41
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what is a reverse gable?

A

A section of roof that has the gable facing the opposite way of the main roof section

42
Q

stopped at page 8 problem 22

A

fv

43
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What is a hip roof?

A

A roof consisting of four sloping sides.

44
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Where is a framing square used on a frame check?

A

To check wall corners for square

45
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What is the purpose of flashing?

A

Used to direct moisture to the exterior of the house. Used to prevent moisture issues.

46
Q

What height is kitchen cabinet blocking required?

A

42” cabinets: 96”

30” cabinets: 84”

47
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What is a double hung window?

A

Window with to active sashes

48
Q

What is a threshold?

A

Door sill at bottom of a door opening at exterior doors

49
Q

What does 3046 mean?

A

Window is 3’ wide and 4’ 6” tall

50
Q

What’s does OSB mean?

A

Oriented strand board

51
Q

What is a cricket or saddle?

A

Small roof built by a fireplace chimney that is flashed and shingled to direct water away from structure.

52
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Nailing schedule for exterior wall corners:

A

16” OC

53
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Joist to plates nail pattern:

A

16d toe, nailed to each side

54
Q

Subfloor nailing pattern:

A

Edges: 6”
Field: 10” OC

55
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Roof sheathing nail pattern:

A

Edges: 6” OC
Field: 10” OC

56
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Wall sheathing nail pattern:

A

Edges: 6” OC
Field: 12” OC

57
Q

What is brick mold, and where is it used?

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Brick mold is trim that goes around exterior of doors/windows.

58
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What is a joist hanger used for?

A

Used to support joist that meet with LVL hanger

59
Q

What is the height of hand rail blocking?

A

36” for level rail

28” center line for rack railing

60
Q

What does LH and RH mean?

A

Right hand and left hand

61
Q

What is the minimum size and depth of an attic access?

A

21” x 30” x 15”Deep- one inch deeper than blown insulation

62
Q

Name there kinda of roof trusses?

A

Piggyback truss, hip truss, girder truss.

63
Q

Describe an I joist:

A

Wooden I-beam- top and bottom plate are finger jointed 2x

64
Q

What is a rim board?

A

Used when using JSI

65
Q

Squash block

A

1/16 blocking that allows transfer of weight in floor system

66
Q

Web stiffner

A

Strengthen baring point above or below

67
Q

Backer block

A

Block for drywall to fasten onto.

68
Q

2 things to look for with I joist when conducting a frame check

A

1) proper location of flang cuts

2) web stiffeners are in place

69
Q

Name 3 components that are part of our braces wall panels

A

1) nailing schedule
2) tie downs
3) GB wall

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