Framing Methods Structural Components Quiz

Name:_________________________

1. ________________ framing or Eastern framing the exterior studs run from the top of the foundation to the top of
the highest level.

2. T/F Wood shrinks more readily in length than in width.

3. One major safety flaw in Balloon framing is _______________ ________________.

4. How is the floor framing at mid-level in a two story balloon framed house supported?
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5. Wall framing lumber is most generally made out of:

a. Douglas fir
b. Mahogany
c. Pine
d. Oak

6. The most common framing system now in use is the _______________ system; sometimes called the
__________________________ framing.

7. _______________ framing gets its name from the platform created by each floor as the building is being framed.

8. The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is __________ inches on center.

9. Identify what the following letter stand for and briefly explain how they are used in construction.

a. AFT-____________________________________________
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b. SIP-____________________________________________
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c. EPS-___________________________________________
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d. OSB-___________________________________________
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10. T/F In post and beam construction framing members are usually larger than those of Platform framing and can
thus be placed further apart.

11. T/F Sub-flooring in post and beam construction is sometimes made up of materials as large as 2x8.

12. T/F CMU is an abbreviation used to identify California Modular Units.

13. T/F Brick veneer tends to absorb moisture. To prevent the passage of that moisture to the wood framing. 15#
felt and a 1 inch air gap are placed between the brink and framing.
14. Identify the brick patterns formed by placing a series of bricks in the following configurations:

15. Define the following:

a. Wythe -
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b. Bond -
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c. Fire Cut -
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16. T/F The most common type of material used in making the sill plate is Douglas fir.

17. The ___________ is the wooden member which rests on the masonry foundation and provides a base for all
framing above. It is attached to the foundation wall with an ___________ __________ and is either redwood or
pressure treated to prevent moisture damage.

18. ______________________are the structural members used to support the sub-floor, or rough floor.

19. If floor joists extend past their supports they form and extension called a __________________________.

20. The joist that extends around the entire perimeter of a conventional floor joist system and to which the joists are
end nailed is called the ___________ ____________.
21. T/F Generally a minimum of two top plates are required on bearing walls.

22. T/F In post and beam construction, any exterior walls placed between posts are normally non-bearing walls.

23. The ____________ is the vertical framing member used to transfer loads from the top of the walls to the floor.

24. 2x4 studs are normally spaced ___________ inches on center.

25. Racking in a stud wall can be caused by ____________ or ________________ loads.

26. Plywood or OSB used to resist racking is called a ______________ panel.

27. The size of plywood sheets are typically ______ feet by ______ feet.

28. When studs are notched, and a 1x4 is laid flat in the notch at a 45 degree angle to the studs, it is called
________________________________________________.

29. A structural member placed over a door or window opening to support the weight above is called a
________________________.

30. ____________________ extend from under the header to the sole plate and are used to support the header.

31. A ___________ ____________ is placed beside the trimmer and extends from the sill to the top plate.

32. A _______________ or ____________________ is placed under the sub-sill.

33. A _______________________ is the horizontal member between the roof and where the studs finish.

34. The trim board that hides the truss or rafter tails from sight and provides a mounting surface for the gutter is
called the _______________. It is typically _________ inches wider than the rafter or truss tails.

35. 1x4s spaced 4 inches apart and placed on top of and perpendicular to roof rafters is called ____________
sheathing and is usually used with ______________ or _____________ finished roofing materials.

36. The _________________ is the horizontal measurement between the exterior face of the wall and the end of the
rafter tail or the outer surface of the fascia.

37. Roof slope is the ratio between the _____________________ and the ________________________.

38. The two names given to the units used to attach a truss to a top plate to help secure the roof during strong wind
conditions are:

a. _______________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________
39. Identify the following framing parts in the picture:

King stud _____ Stud _____

Cripple or jack studs _____ Top Plate _____
Header _____ Trimmer _____
Sub-sill _____ Sole plate _____

40. T/F Ceiling joists are usually positioned across the width of the house and in the same direction as the rafters.

41. T/F The upper corner of the ceiling joist does not interfere with the roof slope so it does not need to be cut.

42. According to the chart in the Power Point Presentation what would be the maximum length you could use with a
16” O.C, Douglas Fir #2, 2x6 ceiling joist?________________________________