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Roughly how old is WLF construction? correct answers 200 years
When WLF was first discovered, it was called a correct answers Balloon frame
WLF construction originated in correct answers United States
In the early version of WLF construction, the studs were continuous from the foundation of the
roof. True or False? correct answers True
In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what is now called a correct
answers platform frame
The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross grain lumber is a correct
answers platform frame
The framing members in a WLF building are generally correct answers 2-by solid lumber
members
The center-to-center spacings of framing members in a WLF building are generally correct
answers 12, 16, or 24 inches
The center-to-center spacing of framing members in a WLF building is mainly based on correct
answers structural considerations
and
the size of sheathing panels
The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of correct answers two 2-by members
The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called correct answers a sill plate
or
a sole plate
depending on the location of the wall
A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with at least correct answers 1/2-
in. diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers
A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least correct answers three studs
A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud. True or False? correct answers True
In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used correct answers above a header or below rough
sill
A header over an opening bears directly on correct answers jack studs
, A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8 5/8 in. is commonly used because correct answers it provides
a floor-to-ceiling height of 8 ft
The header over an opening in a wall made of 2 x 6 studs consists of correct answers three 2-by
lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers
In a WLF building, a floor framing plan indicates correct answers the layout of floor joists, floor
beams, and blocking
A non-load bearing wall in a building is one that supports the loads from the roof but not from
any floor. True or False? correct answers False
The primary purpose of full-depth blocking in a floor frame is to correct answers prevent
buckling of floor joists
Blocking between floor joists is required where correct answers the joists bear on a wall
and
the joists bear on a beam
A floor in a WLF building that supports a non-load-bearing wall generally requires no additional
strengthening or stiffening when correct answers the wall runs perpendicular to floor joists
A roof with gable ends on both sides in a rectangular building has correct answers eaves on two
sides
A rectangular roof with ip ends on two sides has correct answers eaves on all four sides
In the building industry, the slope of a roof is generally expressed correct answers as a rise-to run
ratio
Because a ridge board is a structural member, its size depends on roof loads. True or False?
correct answers False
A bird's mouth cut in rafters is made at the ridge. True or False? correct answers False
In a roof with a ridge beam correct answers none of the above
The most commonly used material for floor sheathing in a wood light-frame building is correct
answers OSB panels
Metal clips used to connect roof sheathing panels are generally correct answers H-shaped
If the cross-grain lumber dimensions in a WLF building are the same throughout the entire
building, it is not subjected to any swelling or shrinkage. True or False? correct answers False
Roughly how old is WLF construction? correct answers 200 years
When WLF was first discovered, it was called a correct answers Balloon frame
WLF construction originated in correct answers United States
In the early version of WLF construction, the studs were continuous from the foundation of the
roof. True or False? correct answers True
In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what is now called a correct
answers platform frame
The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross grain lumber is a correct
answers platform frame
The framing members in a WLF building are generally correct answers 2-by solid lumber
members
The center-to-center spacings of framing members in a WLF building are generally correct
answers 12, 16, or 24 inches
The center-to-center spacing of framing members in a WLF building is mainly based on correct
answers structural considerations
and
the size of sheathing panels
The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of correct answers two 2-by members
The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called correct answers a sill plate
or
a sole plate
depending on the location of the wall
A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with at least correct answers 1/2-
in. diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers
A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least correct answers three studs
A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud. True or False? correct answers True
In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used correct answers above a header or below rough
sill
A header over an opening bears directly on correct answers jack studs
, A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8 5/8 in. is commonly used because correct answers it provides
a floor-to-ceiling height of 8 ft
The header over an opening in a wall made of 2 x 6 studs consists of correct answers three 2-by
lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers
In a WLF building, a floor framing plan indicates correct answers the layout of floor joists, floor
beams, and blocking
A non-load bearing wall in a building is one that supports the loads from the roof but not from
any floor. True or False? correct answers False
The primary purpose of full-depth blocking in a floor frame is to correct answers prevent
buckling of floor joists
Blocking between floor joists is required where correct answers the joists bear on a wall
and
the joists bear on a beam
A floor in a WLF building that supports a non-load-bearing wall generally requires no additional
strengthening or stiffening when correct answers the wall runs perpendicular to floor joists
A roof with gable ends on both sides in a rectangular building has correct answers eaves on two
sides
A rectangular roof with ip ends on two sides has correct answers eaves on all four sides
In the building industry, the slope of a roof is generally expressed correct answers as a rise-to run
ratio
Because a ridge board is a structural member, its size depends on roof loads. True or False?
correct answers False
A bird's mouth cut in rafters is made at the ridge. True or False? correct answers False
In a roof with a ridge beam correct answers none of the above
The most commonly used material for floor sheathing in a wood light-frame building is correct
answers OSB panels
Metal clips used to connect roof sheathing panels are generally correct answers H-shaped
If the cross-grain lumber dimensions in a WLF building are the same throughout the entire
building, it is not subjected to any swelling or shrinkage. True or False? correct answers False
