Question

know and understand
answer the following questions using the information in this chapter.

1. full - length studs become ______ when they end due to an opening.

a. trimmer studs c. headers
b. cripple studs d. top plates

1. true or false? 10 high walls are common in colder climates, while 8 high walls are common in warmer climates.
2. the header length is equal to the rough opening plus the width of two ______.

a. trimmers c. partitions
b. top plates d. plywood spacers

1. wall sheathing should always be applied ______.

a. before the wall frame is raised
b. before roof framing
c. after the wall frame is raised
d. after roof framing

1. how much space should be left between edges of sheathing panels to account for panel expansion and contraction?

a. 1/8\ c. 5/8\
b. 1/2\ d. 6\

1. immediately after a wall section is up, secure it with ______.

a. studs c. braces
b. nails d. metal ties

1. bearing partitions support the ceiling and ______.

a. floor trusses
b. end walls
c. main sidewalls
d. roof

1. rough door openings are generally made ____ to ____ wider than the finished door size.

a. 1\, 1 1/2\ c. 2\, 4\
b. 2\, 2 1/2\ d. 3\, 3 1/2\

1. the top plate is ______ in traditional framing.

a. omitted c. tripled
b. doubled d. braced

1. prefabricated bay windows are an example of ______ framing.

a. ceiling c. special
b. multistory d. split - level

1. what room in the house is a soffit most often found?

a. kitchen. c. utility room.
b. bedroom. d. basement.

Explanation:

1. When full - length studs end due to an opening, they become trimmer studs.
2. 8' high walls are more common in colder climates for energy - efficiency reasons, so the statement is False.
3. The header length is the rough opening plus the width of two trimmers.
4. Wall sheathing should be applied after the wall frame is raised.
5. About 1/8" space should be left between edges of sheathing panels for expansion and contraction.
6. After a wall section is up, it is secured with braces.
7. Bearing partitions support the ceiling and the roof.
8. Rough door openings are generally made 2", 4" wider than the finished door size.
9. In traditional framing, the top plate is doubled.
10. Prefabricated bay windows are an example of special framing.
11. A soffit is most often found in the basement.

Answer:

1. A. trimmer studs
2. False
3. A. trimmers
4. C. after the wall frame is raised
5. A. 1/8"
6. C. braces
7. D. roof
8. C. 2", 4"
9. B. doubled
10. C. special
11. D. Basement