Exam 34: Studding and Fire-Stops or Draft Stops

How many studs are required to frame the exterior walls of a 30-foot by 48-foot building with studs 16 inches on center, 1 door, and 2 windows?

Most studs are __________ spaced 16 inches on center.

In a 16-inch on center frame, there is a stud at 0 inches, 16 inches, 32 inches, and 48 inches.

How many outside studs, spaced 24 inches on center, are required to construct the outside walls of a building that is 28 feet wide and 44 feet long with no windows or doors?

__________ are the vertical framing members to which exterior sheathing and interior wallboard are applied.

Fire-stops are placed so that they will block the passage of flames or air currents __________ or across the building.

How many linear feet of outside studding 8 feet long are required for a house 22 feet by 44 feet? Studs are 16 inches on center.

A fire-stop is material inserted in the space between __________ to prevent the vertical spread of fire.

In estimating studs, it is necessary to add one stud at every corner and two studs for every normal door or window opening.

Fire-stops are required by building codes in walls over __________ feet tall.