Across
- 1. This is the first part of the framing to be installed
- 4. These ties are metal anchors used to connect rafters
- 5. In platform framing, the wall studs are __to the top plate and the sole plate. The plates should be the same width as the studs.
- 7. metal anchors are used to strengthen the __ of framing parts to each other so that toe nailing is reduced or eliminated.
- 10. These are nailed to the top plate at the top.
- 11. this is the type of framing used when a building is framed from the bottom to the top.
- 13. In conventional or “stick built” buildings, this is where rafters and other roof framing are built
- 14. what are platform and balloon two methods of?
- 15. In platform framing, the sole plate is attached on top of the __ which is attached to the top of the floor joists.
Down
- 2. Wall studs are nailed to this at the bottom
- 3. Most buildings use __ framing because the subfloor gives a platform to stand on while adding the framing parts above it.
- 6. __ in measuring, marking, cutting, and fastening framing materials is necessary to construct a building that is square, plumb, and has the right dimensions.
- 8. These are built off-site and erected so that the rafter, braces, and other roof framing are erected in one piece
- 9. Total rafter ______ includes the unit length plus the tail or overhang.
- 12. joist hangers, which are used to connect floor joists, eliminate the need for this