Frame wall construction involves the
proper arrangement of the wall-framing members which may be either metal, Figure
1-2, shown below, or lumber as shown to the right in Figure 1-1.
Frame wall construction usually begins with the sole plate. The spacing of the studs
is marked off on the sole plate, Figure 1-3. Construction of the wall is ordinarily
performed on the subfloor. |
Figure 1-3 A sole plate showing the location of wall studs
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Wall
studs 16" OC
 Wall studs are marked off
at 16" OC (on center) on sole plate, prior to wall construction to ensure accuracy.
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Figure 1-2 Typical three
stud corner using lightweight metal studs for a load-bearing wall. |
| Header sizes vary with the span and
load requirements. Trussed headers are required for openings wider than 8’0
or in situations involving extremely heavy loads. Refer to figure 1-4. |
Figure
1-5 The rough opening for a window is the area between the trimmers and the rough
sill and header. |
Rough openings for windows and doors shown on the floor plan are dimensioned to
the center of the opening. Specific dimensions are usually provided by the window
and the door schedule. The width is listed first and the height second. The rough
opening height of most doors is 6’10”. Tops of all windows will probably
be the same distance above the floor. Each wall opening requires a header above
the opening to support the weight above.
Figure 1-7 The framing for the intersection
of partitions and exterior walls is accomplished by usung extra studs of blocking
an a nailer |
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| Figure 1-1 A frame
wall corner showing the various framing members and their relationship to each other. |
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Figure 1-4 Trussed headers
increase the supporting strength and increase the span |
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