Xactimate Framing Codes

Question 1

Floor or Ceiling Joist Labor Only

Answer 1

FRM J10L

Joist 2x10 Labor only

Can choose different sizes ex. J12L or J8L

Question 2

Floor or Ceiling Joist material cost only by LF

Answer 2

FRM J10LF

2x10 Ceiling or floor joist by LF

Can choose different sizes ex.

J12LFor J8 LF

Question 3

CDX

Answer 3

C & D represent the two sides of plywood for framing grade. A & B grade plywood are finish grade.

Framing plywood usually has a C side and a lesser finished D side. Plugs and “football shaped fillers” are common.

X stands for exterior grade glue

Question 4

OSB

Answer 4

Oriented Strand Board

Glued together chips of wood

Question 5

Sheathing 1/2” or 3/4 “

Answer 5

FRM SH1/2

FRM SH3/4

Question 6

Sheathing Tongue and Groove

Answer 6

FRM SH3/4TG

Question 7

SPF

Answer 7

Spruce

Pine

Fur

Question 8

Grade of Lumber

# 1,2,3,4 & Utility Grade

Answer 8

Lumber in Xactimate is

# 2 or better, minimal knots and consistently straight

Question 9

Normal moisture content of Framing Lumber

Answer 9

19%

Question 10

8’ high 2x4 stud wall

by LF

Answer 10

FRM 4LF

Question 11

2x4 stud wall by SF -

can be any height

Answer 11

FRM 4SF

Question 12

Labor to Frame high wall over 12’

Answer 12

FRM 4SFH

Question 13

exterior 2x4 studwall with sheathing on corners and builder board

Answer 13

**FRM X4 **

Per LF of wall

Question 14

Bottom Plate Treated

Answer 14

FRM BP4T

Question 15

Most houses have 2x4 stud walls,

even in these houses certain walls are framed with 2x6

What walls and Why?

Answer 15

Commonly Bathroom walls that have plumbing vent pipes running up to the roof.

Question 16

2x6 rafters per LF

Answer 16

FRM RF6LF

size could differ for

2x4 = RF4LF

2x8 = RF8LF

2x10 = RF10LF

Question 17

Additional Charge for Steep rafter framing

Answer 17

FRM RFA4L = 5/12 to 9/12

FRMRF4L> = 10/12 to 12/12

Question 18

Framing Labor

Answer 18

FRM LBR

Larger jobs usually not required. Small jobs may require additional labor.

Question 19

Roof framing per SF of floor area based on pitch of roof

Answer 19

FRM RF6SF>

2x6, 16”oc

FRMRF6SF>

** 24” oc**

Question 20

Additional labor for pitch for estimating roof framing based on SF of Floor

Answer 20

FRMRFA6S

16”oc

FRMRFA6S>

24”oc

Question 21

Additional labor for installing sheathing on a steep roof

Answer 21

FRM SHSTP 7-9/12

FRM SHSTP> 10-12/12

Question 22

Hip rafter which includes all jack rafters attached to it.

Used on hip roofs.

Answer 22

**FRM H4 ** up to 4/12

FRM H6 ** ** 5-6/12

FRM H8 7-8/12

FRM H10 9-10/12

FRM H12 11-12/12

Question 23

TRUSS

Answer 23

An engineered framing system designed to distribute weight and prevent need for a center load bearing wall.

Identified by having wood or metal gussets

Question 24

Truss 4/12 pitch

Answer 24

FRM TR4

**FRM TR6 **5-6/12

FRM TR8 7-8/12

FRM TR10 9-10/12

FRM TR12 11-12/12

Question 25

Truss Span

Answer 25

Measured from edge of outside wall to edge of other outside wall - do not consider overhang.

Question 26

On Center or OC

Answer 26

The distance from the center of one framing member to the center of the next .

16” OC

24” OC

are most common

Question 27

Truss Hurricane strap

Answer 27

FRM FRHS

Question 28

Attic Truss

Shaped to allow open attic area

Answer 28

FRM TRA10 10/12 pitch

FRMTRA8 8/12 Pitch

FRMTRA12 12/12 pitch

Question 29

Step Down Truss 10/12 pitch

Used on hip ends - same span decreases in height

Answer 29

FRM TRST10

Question 30

Header

Answer 30

FRM HDR10

A double 2x10 header

Question 31

Trimmer Stud

Answer 31

An additional stud or double up stud for a door or window opening. Usually one on each side.

Question 32

Common Rafter

Answer 32

Rafter that goes from the ridge to the eave.

Question 33

Jack Rafter

Answer 33

Rafer that goes from a hip to the eave, not from the ridge to the eave.

Question 34

Cripple Stud

Answer 34

Stud that does not go full height of wall, usually above or below an opening.

Question 35

Crane

Answer 35

EQU CRANE

Used to replace Trusses