Xactimate Framing Codes Flashcards
Learn framing codes
Floor or Ceiling Joist Labor Only
FRM J10L
Joist 2x10 Labor only
Can choose different sizes ex. J12L or J8L
Floor or Ceiling Joist material cost only by LF
FRM J10LF
2x10 Ceiling or floor joist by LF
Can choose different sizes ex.
J12LFor J8 LF
CDX
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
OSB
Oriented Strand Board
Glued together chips of wood
Sheathing 1/2” or 3/4 “
FRM SH1/2
FRM SH3/4
Sheathing Tongue and Groove
FRM SH3/4TG
SPF
Spruce
Pine
Fur
Grade of Lumber
# 1,2,3,4 & Utility Grade
Lumber in Xactimate is
# 2 or better, minimal knots and consistently straight
Normal moisture content of Framing Lumber
19%
8’ high 2x4 stud wall
by LF
FRM 4LF
2x4 stud wall by SF -
can be any height
FRM 4SF
Labor to Frame high wall over 12’
FRM 4SFH
exterior 2x4 studwall with sheathing on corners and builder board
**FRM X4 **
Per LF of wall
Bottom Plate Treated
FRM BP4T
Most houses have 2x4 stud walls,
even in these houses certain walls are framed with 2x6
What walls and Why?
Commonly Bathroom walls that have plumbing vent pipes running up to the roof.
2x6 rafters per LF
FRM RF6LF
size could differ for
2x4 = RF4LF
2x8 = RF8LF
2x10 = RF10LF
Additional Charge for Steep rafter framing
FRM RFA4L = 5/12 to 9/12
FRMRF4L> = 10/12 to 12/12
Framing Labor
FRM LBR
Larger jobs usually not required. Small jobs may require additional labor.
Roof framing per SF of floor area based on pitch of roof
FRM RF6SF>
2x6, 16”oc
FRMRF6SF>
** 24” oc**
Additional labor for pitch for estimating roof framing based on SF of Floor
FRMRFA6S
16”oc
FRMRFA6S>
24”oc
Additional labor for installing sheathing on a steep roof
FRM SHSTP 7-9/12
FRM SHSTP> 10-12/12
Hip rafter which includes all jack rafters attached to it.
Used on hip roofs.
**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
TRUSS
An engineered framing system designed to distribute weight and prevent need for a center load bearing wall.
Identified by having wood or metal gussets
Truss 4/12 pitch
FRM TR4
**FRM TR6 **5-6/12
FRM TR8 7-8/12
FRM TR10 9-10/12
FRM TR12 11-12/12
Truss Span
Measured from edge of outside wall to edge of other outside wall - do not consider overhang.
On Center or OC
The distance from the center of one framing member to the center of the next .
16” OC
24” OC
are most common
Truss Hurricane strap
FRM FRHS
Attic Truss
Shaped to allow open attic area
FRM TRA10 10/12 pitch
FRMTRA8 8/12 Pitch
FRMTRA12 12/12 pitch
Step Down Truss 10/12 pitch
Used on hip ends - same span decreases in height
FRM TRST10
Header
FRM HDR10
A double 2x10 header
Trimmer Stud
An additional stud or double up stud for a door or window opening. Usually one on each side.
Common Rafter
Rafter that goes from the ridge to the eave.
Jack Rafter
Rafer that goes from a hip to the eave, not from the ridge to the eave.
Cripple Stud
Stud that does not go full height of wall, usually above or below an opening.
Crane
EQU CRANE
Used to replace Trusses
