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0
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What is the modern method of construction

A

Platform/Western

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What are the major components of framing

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  1. ) floor
  2. ) wall
  3. ) roof
  4. ) stairs
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What supports and holds the floor joists in place. (Lowest member of the frame)

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Box sill

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3
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Anchored to foundation walls.
Supports joists and provides a fastening surface.
Lowest framing member.

A

Sill plate

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4
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Establish the building line points at the …

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Corners

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5
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What do you lay sills on?

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The foundation wall on outside of anchor bolts

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6
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Bore hole how much larger than bolt diameter?

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1/4”

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7
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When do you install a sealer or termite shield?

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Only if specified.

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What are girders?

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Large beams that support other beams or floor joists. Generally used to support the ends of joists over a long span, thus taking the place of a supporting partition.

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9
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What are three types of girders?

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  1. ) wood
  2. ) reinforced concrete
  3. )steel
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What are the two types of steel girders?

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  1. ) standard or s-beam

2. ) wide flange or W-beam

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11
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Girder materials to be used will depend on the:

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(a) type of foundation used
(b) load to be carried
(c) length of span

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12
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The ends of the girder often rest in what?

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Pockets prepared in masonry or concrete walls.

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13
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How much clearance should be in the pockets for the girders and why?

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1/2” clearance on each side and end for air flow and moisture evaporation.

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14
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Pockets should be deep enough for…

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Shimming of the girder to the right height.

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15
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Iron shims should be used and grouted in….

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Once the correct height is achieved. (Wood shims should not be used)

16
Q

What are piers and posts for?

A

Intermediate support.

17
Q

What is a horizontal supporting member that runs from wall to wall, wall to beam or beam to beam to support a ceiling, roof, or floor?

A

Joist

18
Q

How far are joist spaced?

A

16” on center (OC), but may be spaced at 12” or 24” OC

19
Q

Secure 2” ✖️6” floor joists to header with what size nails?

A

16d common nails

20
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Framing anchors/joists hangers

A

(a) used to secure floor joist to header joist and/or girders.
(b) manufactured from light gauge stamped or punched sheet metal or heavy gauge forged steel.

21
Q

What is bridging?

A

A series of braces used between the joists to stiffen them and to distribute the load carried by the floor unit

22
Q

Bridging is installed at what interval?

A

8’

23
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How should solid bridging be installed?

A

Must be made of the same size material as the floor joists and cut to fit snugly between the joists to ensure proper alignment.

24
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What is a cross/herring bone and what is it composed of

A

Composed of small diagonal braces placed between joists. Upper ends are nailed before the subfloor is installed, and the lower ends are nailed after the subfloor has been installed.

25
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What is plywood?

A
  1. ) the oldest type of panel product used in residential and light-frame construction.
  2. ) may have tongue in groove or square edges.
26
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Non-veneered (reconstituted wood) panels are?

A

1.) oriented strand board (OSB).
2.) structural particleboard.
3.) waferboard.
(Less expensive than plywood.)

27
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What is composite board?

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A combination of veneer faces bonded to a wood fiber core, such as OSB.

28
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At what angle is plywood installed to floor joists?

A

Right angles

29
Q

…. Of sheets must fall on the center of joists

A

Ends

30
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End joints of adjacent sheets must break over different joists. What is this called?

A

Stagger

31
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What spacing is recommended at all edge and end joints unless otherwise indicated by panel manufacturer?

A

1/8 spacing

32
Q

Nailing schedule calls for 6d common nails spaced not more than
….. OC along the edges and
….. OC over intermediate joists

A

6”

10”

33
Q

Type of damage must be …. Prior to any repairs.

A

Determined

34
Q

Insect infestation such as …. Or …. May require treatment prior to repairs

A

Termite

Wood ants

35
Q

Structural damage may be caused either by ….. Or by ….

A

Nature or man

36
Q

Lumber of the same size can be installed next to the existing broken joist. What is this called?

A

Scabbing

Floor Framing (2 decks)

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