Framing terms Flashcards
Mudsill
2x6 pressure treated framing member that is nailed to the top of the masonry work which is used to support the framed decks
Ring Joist
Joist material that is nailed around the perimeter of the deck system (2x8 or 2x10)
Floor joist
The lumber that usually runs from the front wall of the house over the beam, to thereat wall of the house that the deck is nailed to.
JSI
hagger Super I beam that is an engineered floor joist
Cross Bridging
Diagonal bracing nailed between floor joist to prevent the joist from bowing
Decking
Sheathing material to cover floor joist
Bottom plate
bottom horizontal framing member of a framed wall
Jack stud
a wooden member used to support a header
Header
a wooden member used to provide strength to framed area that have openings provided for windows, doors
Bearing wall
a wall that is used to carry structural loads
non-bearing wall
a wall that does not support addition weight except the drywall covering
laminated beam
support member made of wood (LVL)
Doublers
two joists nailed together
Tripler
three joist nailed together
Drywall backer
Pieces of wood installed in the framing used to provide a surface for drywall to be secured to
Fire blocking
a solid, tight inclosure in a concealed space used to prevent the spread of fire or smoke.
blocking
pieces of wood properly placed in framing walls to provide a solid support for hand rails, closet racks, curtain rods etc.
Truss
beams or other support connected to support a roof