Exam 10: Wall and Ceiling Framing

Exterior walls are referred to as walls, and interior walls are referred to as ____.

The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.

Wall sheathing is the first layer applied to wall studs.

Headers run at right angles to wall studs.

Metal furring may be used on ceilings and walls by applying them at ____ angles to joists or studs.

Joists are toenailed into position with at least two ____ D (3-inch) nails.

Corner posts are the same length as ____.

____ are short boards fastened to the side of a ceiling joist and centered on the joint.

In a conventionally framed roof, the rafters and the ceiling joists form a ____.

Plywood has a strength axis which should be installed perpendicular to the support members

____ is installed to provide support for parts of the structure, weather-tightness, and draftstopping.

In some locales, wind and seismic forces require the use of a(n) ____ to improve the lateral (side-to-side) strength of an exterior wall.

The width and height of rough openings are always indicated in the floor plans.

Horizontal application of steel furring channels on walls is preferred.

____ insulated panels consist of two outer skins and an inner core of an insulating material.

With the addition of a 2 * 6 installed on edge, the ribband becomes a ____.

Rafters are in a staggered alignment at the ridge when the ceiling joists are lapped.

Jack studs and window trimmers do the same type of job.

In a balloon construction, ____ are used to support the second-floor joists.

Ribbands and strongbacks are similar where the ribband is used to carry more load.