Transcript Chapter 12

Chapter 12
Wall and Ceiling
Construction
Frame Wall Construction
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Sole Plate (Bottom Plate)
Top Plates (Double Top or Cap)
Studs
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Headers
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Wall
Cripples
Trimmers
Solid
Cripple
Bracing
Other Terms
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Rough Opening
16” On Center (O.C)
Corner
Bracing
Nailer (p.212)
Blocking
Weather Board Placement
Rough
Opening
• Tops of Doors and
Windows are 6’-10”
• RO dimensioned to
center of opening on
Floor Plan
•Header Required
Headers
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Sized for Span
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Trussed?
Ceiling Joists
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Provides ceiling for interior rooms of house
Can also be the floor joists of the above floor
Generally the same direction as rafters
Size depends on:
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Load to be supported
Span distance
Wood Species
Spacing (OC)
Grade of lumber
Ceiling Joist Span
Special Walls
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Bay / Bow Windows
Other wide openings
Masonry Construction
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Bonding with metal ties or header course
Need for furring strips
Firecut (P. 217)
Brick ledge
Brick Wall Section (p.219)