Construction Carpentry and Wood Framing 2

Question 1

What is 'blocking' in wood frame construction?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal pieces of lumber installed between framing members for support, fire stopping, or backing

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The process of squaring wall frames before sheathing

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Installing temporary bracing during construction

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Sealing gaps in the wall assembly

Question 2

What is the purpose of 'hurricane ties' (rafter ties) in roof framing?

Accepted Answer

To connect rafters to the top plates and resist uplift forces from wind

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To prevent moisture infiltration at the roof edge

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To align rafters at the ridge board

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To support ceiling joists

Question 3

What is the 'span' of a floor joist?

Accepted Answer

The horizontal distance between bearing points (supports) for the joist

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The depth of the joist member

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The spacing between adjacent joists

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The length of the joist plus overhang

Question 4

What does 'on center' (OC) mean in framing dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The measurement from the center of one framing member to the center of the adjacent member

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The measurement from the outside face of one member to the outside face of the next

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The total distance across the framing system

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The distance from the wall center to the exterior face

Question 5

What is the correct minimum nail penetration for structural connections in wood framing?

Accepted Answer

10 nail diameters into the main member

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6 times the nail diameter

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Half the nail length

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1/3 of the total nail length

Question 6

What is a 'header' in door or window rough opening framing?

Accepted Answer

A horizontal structural member that spans the opening and transfers loads to the jack studs

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The finishing trim board above a door or window

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The top plate above a window

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The nailing flange of a window unit