Exam 17: Floor Framing

A common type of engineered wood joists is the ____, consisting of a top and bottom rib of solid wood and a thinner plywood web between the ribs.

All lumber in contact with the foundation, along with sill plate, must be pressure treated with an approved chemical to prevent decay.

Where the framing rests on concrete or masonry foundation walls, the piece in contact with the foundation is called the ____.

The accompanying figure shows a ____ joist.

The joist headers are easily identified on the framing plan, but their exact position should be checked on the detail drawings.

The number of joists and headers required around openings of various sizes ____.

The technique used extensively for balconies, under bay windows, and for garrison-style houses is _______.

Metal floor joists are rarely used in commercial and industrial construction.

In the simplest building, ____.

The size, direction, and spacing of floor joists are usually given on _____.

Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable is installed through metal studs or floor joists, a ____ or grommet must be installed prior to installing the cable.

Sill sealer is incompressible.

____ framing consists of joists that project beyond the bearing surface to create a wide overhang.

The entire construction of the floor frame at the top of the foundation is called sill construction or the ____.

The size and spacing of material to be used for floor framing ____.

Sometimes joists are cut to form an opening. The ends of these joists are supported by ____.

In the accompanying figure, joist headers are positioned ____.

The accompanying figure shows a ____ joist.

Where stairs and chimneys pass through the floor frame, some of the joists must be cut out to form an opening.

Lengths of framing members are usually included on framing plans.