Framings System Test 2

The quality of particle board is indicated by its ___________.

Density

Joist hangers are a form of ________.

Wood to Wood connector

Steel nails that are coated with zinc to prevent rusting are called ________.

Galvanized

Parallel strand lumber provides the building industry with ________.

Large Dimensional Lumber

Lumber used for framing should preferably have a moisture content of ________.

15%

Wedge-shaped nails that are stamped from thin sheets of metal are known as ________ nails.

Cut

To prevent the filler from falling out, it is important that finish nails are set at least ________ below the surface of the wood.

1/8”

Most panels manufactured with oriented strands or wafers are known as ________.

OSB

________ trees lose their leaves once a year.

Deciduous

Parallel strand lumber meets an environmental concern by using ________.

Small Diameter Second Growth Trees

________ bolts have a square section under the oval head which prevents them from turning as the nut is being tightened.

Carriage

The moisture content of lumber is expressed as a percentage ________.

Of its total weight

The letters A, B, C, C plugged and D indicate ________.

The Quality of the Panel Veneers

Water passes upward through the tree in the ________.

Sapwood

Parallel strand lumber is manufactured ________.

Using a Microwave Pressing Bond

Contact cement is widely used for ________.

Applying Plastic Laminates on Countertops

Non-structural particle board is used in the construction industry for ________.

Underlayment for Finish Floors, Kitchen Countertops Underlayment, The Core of Veneer Doors

Wood I-beams are available in lengths up to ________ feet long.

80

With the use of engineered panels ________.

Construction Progresses Faster, More Surface Protection is Provided than with Solid Lumber, Lumber Resources are more Efficiently used

Plywood, laminated veneer lumber, or oriented strand board may be used in the ________ of the wood I-beam.

Web

During its manufacture, laminated veneer lumbers are ________.

Densified

In comparison to solid lumber, parallel strand lumber ________.

 

Is Consistent in Strength throughout its Length

The highest appearance quality of a panel veneer is designated by the letter ________.

A

Tempered hardboard panels are coated with ________ and baked.

Oil

Softwoods come from ________ trees, commonly known as evergreens.

Coniferous

Glued laminated lumber is commonly called ________.

Glulam

Wood I-beams with larger webs and flanges are designed to carry ________ loads.

Heavier

S4S means the lumber was  ________ .

Surfaced on 4 sides

Small finishing nails sized according to gauge and length in inches (1/2" to 1 1/2") are known as ________.

Brads

Periods of fast or slow growth can be determined by ________ of the tree.

Studying the Width of the Annual Rings

The best grade of hardwood as established by the National Hardwood Association is ________.

First and Seconds

Laminated veneer lumber is suited for ________.

Load Carrying Beams over Window and Door Openings, Scaffold Planks, Concrete Forming

Laminated veneer lumber uses ________ in its construction.

Douglas Fir or Southern Pine

Moisture reacting with two different types of metal causes ________ which, in time, results in disintegration of the softer met.

Electrolysis

The heavy weight of green lumber is due to its high ________ content.

Water

Oak is an example of a(an) ________ grained wood.

Open

Lead and plastic anchors are also called ________.

Inserts

Wood growth that is rapid and takes place in the ________ is usually light in color and rather porous.

Spring

Wood that comes from deciduous trees is classified as ________.

Hardwood

Masonite is a trademark for ________.

Hardboard

________ is a wood that is known for its elasticity.

Hickory

To prevent them from bending, masonry nails are made from ________ steel.

Hardened

Hardboard is widely used for ________.

Exterior Siding and Interior Wall Paneling

Hardwood ________ is frequently used on the interior of buildings for wall paneling and cabinets.

Plywood

High density fiberboards are called ________.

Hardboard

________ screws are larger than wood screws and are turned with a wrench instead of a screwdriver.

Lag

The preferred nail for fastening exterior finish trim is the galvanized ________ nail.

Casing

The central part of the tree that is usually darker in color is called the ________.

Heartwood

Parallel strand lumber is a material ________.

That can be used wherever there is a need for a Large Beam or Post

Lumber that is under 2" thick has the classification of ________.

Boards

The natural substance that holds wood's many hollow cells together is called ________.

Lignin

Conical screws are used on ________.

Gypsum Board

When applying troweled mastics it is important to ________.

Be sure the Depth and Spacing of Trowel's Notches are correct

As a general rule, use nails that are ________ longer than the thickness of the material being fastened.

3 times

Panels with a ________ grade or better are always sanded smooth.

B

During the manufacture of laminated veneer lumber, the grain in each layer of veneer is placed ________ to the previous one.

Parallel

Cracked ceilings, sticking doors, squeaking floors and many other problems can occur from using ________ lumber.

Green

Cross-graining in the manufacture of plywood refers to ________.

The Grain of each Successive Layer is at a Different Angle to the next one

When lumber is first cut from the log it is called ________.

Green

A/An ________ is a very thin layer of wood.

Veneer

Tree growth takes place in the ________.

Cambium Layer

Rafter tables can be found in booklet form or stamped on the side of a common ________.

Framing Square

On a roof with a moderate slope the length of the level cut portion of the seat is usually the same width as the ________.

Top Plate

On most plans the amount of overhang of the rafters or trusses is given as a(n) ________ measurement.

Level

The unit of run for a shed roof is ________ inches.

12

The most common style of roof used is the ________ roof.

Gable

On an equal-pitched gable roof, the ________ rafter is the only type of rafter needed to be laid out.

Common

The shed roof slopes in ________ direction(s).

1

The metal or wood connecting plates used at the intersection of web members and chords are known as ________.

Gussets

End rafters are commonly called ________ rafters.

Rake

A ________ is a structure that projects out from a sloping roof to form another roofed area to provide a surface for the installation of windows.

Dormer

Continuous lateral bracing of the bottom chord of a truss must be applied to maintain the proper ________.

Spacing

Truss use in roof framing ________.

Eliminates the Need for Load-Bearing Interior Partitions below

When a ridge board is used, the common rafters must be ________.

Shortened to Compensate for the Thickness of the Ridge Board

A square is the amount of roofing required to cover ________.

100 Square Feet

Roof trusses eliminate the need for bearing walls because ________.

They are Designed to Support the Roof over a Wide Span

The most common truss design is the ________ truss.

Fink or W

Carpenters are mostly involved in the ________ of trusses.

Erection

When an overhang is required at the rakes, horizontal structural members called ________ are installed.

Lookouts

Temporary bracing must be applied to trusses ________.

At the Top Chord or Sheathing Plane, At the Bottom Chord or Ceiling Pane, At the Vertical Web Plane at Right Angles to the Truss

What is used to fasten trusses to the wall top plate ________?

Metal Framing Ties

The upper chords of a roof truss act as ________.

Rafters

The hip-jack rafter ________.

Is actually a Shortened Common Rafter

Intersecting stick framed roofs must always have ________.

Valley Rafters

The diagonal parts of roof trusses are called ________.

Web Members

The depth of the header depends on the ________ of the opening.

Width

The top and bottom horizontal members of a steel frame wall are called ________.

Track and Runners

A short block of lumber that is installed in floor, wall, and ceiling cavities to provide fastening for various fixtures and parts is known as ________.

Backing

The carpenter must determine rough opening sizes (for doors and windows) from information contained in the ___________.

Door and Window Schedules

All studs in an exterior wall should have their crowned edges facing ________ when the wall is erected.

Out

The sides and top of a door frame are called ________.

Jambs

To avoid problems when installing finish work, it is important that all edges of framing members are kept ________ wherever they join together.

Flush

Bathroom and kitchen walls sometimes must be made thicker to accommodate ________ later installed in those walls.

Plumbing

Shortened studs that carry the weight of the header are called ________.

Trimmers and Jacks

Generally, corner bracing is not needed if ________ is used on the corners.

Rated Panel Wall Sheathing

It is necessary that headers ________.

Be Strong Enough to Support the Load over the Opening

The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame is called the ________.

Sole Plate

The full length vertical members of a wall frame are called ________.

Studs

Interior partitions on blueprints are usually ________.

Dimensioned to their Centerlines

Partitions that carry a load are referred to as ________ partitions.

Bearing