H-4 Build Wall Systems Flashcards
Define platform wall framing
Walls built horizontally, using floor as platform and stood up
What type of wall does not use stud?
Sip
What is a partition wall?
Wall, that divides rooms
What is a loadbearing wall and are all interior walls non-loadbearing
Carry roof an floor loads and no
Describe a plumbing wall
Wall to accommodate plumbing usually 2 x 6
Weaving insulation between staggered studs , and the use of res bar will help to what
Reduce sound
What is the point load?
Concentrated load
How is the party wall differ from a part
Party wall divides two occupancies
What is the purpose of a sheer wall?
Act against lateral movement
List four factors that will affect the design of exterior wall studs
Structural requirements ,thermal requirements ,sheathing type, finishes
Why isn’t it a good idea to leave concealed spaces in wall frame?
Needs to be insulated
What are two purposes of an L-shaped corner studs
To tie two walls and backing
What is it meant by nominal size of a door or window?
Listed size actual door size
What is the minimum and bearing for lymph spans 12 feet?
3 inches
What does the abbreviation pet stand for?
Precision and trimming
List three installations that backing facilitates
Finishes equipment fixtures
Over what height of wall are fire stops required
10 feet
What is the main consideration when renovating interior partition walls
Loadbearing or not
When toenail and wall studs in place, what is the minimum length of nail that may be used?
2 inches and 1/8
What is the minimum length of nail that may be used to fasten the cripple studs to the adjacent studs how far apart of these nails placed?
3 inches 30 inches on centre
What is the nail spacing of the bottom plate to the floor joists
16 inches on centre
Describe an easy method for measuring the stud cripple, and jack length for a door or window opening in a wall
Story pole
How do you mark the opening for a door or window on the plates?
Centre of opening and half of the rough opening on either side
What size of gap is left in the double top plate and exterior wall to allow the double top plate of exterior wall to intersect
Width of an interior wall + quarter inch
Why should sheathing overlap the window openings?
Strength and increase spans
How are joints in the vapour barrier made vapour tight
4 inch overlap and tape
