Framing

Question 1

why is conducting a frame check important?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

what is sill sealer?

Answer 2

foam vapor barrier between the concrete and bottom plate

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Mud sill, knee wall, full height exterior walls

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

what is a single hung window

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Mud sill

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Ring joist

Answer 7

2x10c material nailed around the perimeter of deck system.

Question 8

Floor joist

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Decking

Answer 9

3/8” OSB sheathing that covers the floor joist

Question 10

Header

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Bearing wall vs. non bearing wall

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Stanchion Post

Answer 12

Vertical steal post that supports the horizontal beam

Question 13

Doubler

Answer 13

2 Joist nailed together

Question 14

Tripler

Answer 14

3 joist nailed together

Question 15

Fire Blocking

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Truss

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Bottom chord

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Top chord

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Scissor truss

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Webbing

Answer 20

cross members that support top & bottom chords of a truss

Question 21

who must approve the frame checklist?

Answer 21

Supervisor on site

Question 22

what is a fire stop?

Answer 22

foam or blocking used to prevent the spread of fires

Question 23

name two areas were fire stop is used?

Answer 23

bulkheads and chases

Question 24

what is meant by 6/12 pitch?

Answer 24

6” rise and 12” run

Question 25

describe what is meant by a bulkhead

Answer 25

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

Question 26

16 d common nail

Answer 26

general construction nail with thick shank for strength

Question 27

8 d ring shank nail

Answer 27

2 1/2" nail used for OSB or deck

Question 28

Cut nail

Answer 28

nail used for concrete

Question 29

4 d finish nail

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Galvanized nail

Answer 30

weather resistant nail used for hangers and other framing members

Question 31

Masonry nail

Answer 31

nail used at mortar joints

Question 32

duplex nail

Answer 32

nail used for temporary bracing

Question 33

what is a cantilever?

Answer 33

beam that extends beyond walls

Question 34

what is a soffit?

Answer 34

horizontal material attached to the underside of the truss

Question 35

draw and identify a stairway

Answer 35

page 6 of framing quiz

Question 36

What is a fascia?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

what is the rough opening for a 2'8" x 6'8" door?

Answer 37

2' 10" x 6' 11"

Question 38

what areas need to have construction adhesive applied?

Answer 38

Gable end trusses, exterior bottom plates, under interior panels

Question 39

Should the crown of a joist go up or down?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

what is Syn-board?

Answer 40

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

Question 41

what is a reverse gable?

Answer 41

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

Question 42

stopped at page 8 problem 22

Answer 42

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Question 43

What is a hip roof?

Answer 43

A roof consisting of four sloping sides.

Question 44

Where is a framing square used on a frame check?

Answer 44

To check wall corners for square

Question 45

What is the purpose of flashing?

Answer 45

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

Question 46

What height is kitchen cabinet blocking required?

Answer 46

42" cabinets: 96" | 30" cabinets: 84"

Question 47

What is a double hung window?

Answer 47

Window with to active sashes

Question 48

What is a threshold?

Answer 48

Door sill at bottom of a door opening at exterior doors

Question 49

What does 3046 mean?

Answer 49

Window is 3' wide and 4' 6" tall

Question 50

What's does OSB mean?

Answer 50

Oriented strand board

Question 51

What is a cricket or saddle?

Answer 51

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

Question 52

Nailing schedule for exterior wall corners:

Answer 52

16" OC

Question 53

Joist to plates nail pattern:

Answer 53

16d toe, nailed to each side

Question 54

Subfloor nailing pattern:

Answer 54

Edges: 6" Field: 10" OC

Question 55

Roof sheathing nail pattern:

Answer 55

Edges: 6" OC Field: 10" OC

Question 56

Wall sheathing nail pattern:

Answer 56

Edges: 6" OC Field: 12" OC

Question 57

What is brick mold, and where is it used?

Answer 57

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

Question 58

What is a joist hanger used for?

Answer 58

Used to support joist that meet with LVL hanger

Question 59

What is the height of hand rail blocking?

Answer 59

36" for level rail 28" center line for rack railing

Question 60

What does LH and RH mean?

Answer 60

Right hand and left hand

Question 61

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

Answer 61

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

Question 62

Name there kinda of roof trusses?

Answer 62

Piggyback truss, hip truss, girder truss.

Question 63

Describe an I joist:

Answer 63

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

Question 64

What is a rim board?

Answer 64

Used when using JSI

Question 65

Squash block

Answer 65

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

Question 66

Web stiffner

Answer 66

Strengthen baring point above or below

Question 67

Backer block

Answer 67

Block for drywall to fasten onto.

Question 68

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

Answer 68

1) proper location of flang cuts | 2) web stiffeners are in place

Question 69

Name 3 components that are part of our braces wall panels

Answer 69

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