Framing Walls And Roofs

The xs indicate king studs and double lines indicate cripples.

Framing walls and roofs.

This will the first point of the rafter measurement line. Carefully tilt the wall into place and align the top plate with the ceiling chalk line. Fasten the wall into place. Nail studs to top plate.

Then position and nail them to the plates. With the studs nailed in place align the bottom plate with the floor chalk line. Roof framing rafter layout from one end of the rafter material using a speed square or framing square mark an x in 12 angle on the rafter and cut it. Starting at one end of the new wall shim between the top plate and ceiling and check the.

Position the square at the end of the rafter board with the tongue on your left and facing away from you. Then measure and nail the cripples into place. Framing a roof is the last step in framing new construction. Roof framing terms are related to the parts of a triangle.

Tack top and bottom plates in place. In the following section we ll cover some of the more common roof and rafter terms you ll need. Framing terms knowing the basic vocabulary is a necessary part of your work as a builder. Measure form the top of this line down the board to determine the line length or length of the rafter less the ridge.

Platform and balloon frame construction. In buildings including residential structures framing systems typically consist of the roof structure that supports the roof deck exterior and interior load bearing walls beams girders posts and floor framing. Scatter studs every 16 in. Platform construction is much more common than balloon framing though balloon framing was employed in many two story houses before 1930.

Detail plates for studs doors windows and intersecting walls. In wood framing basics and wall plans that have openings with cripples above the header cut and nail together the king studs and trimmers first. Wall framing in house construction includes the vertical and horizontal members of exterior walls and interior partitions. Add the length of the overhang beyond this mark and.

Expert diagrams of the two major types of wood frame construction for house walls and roofs two basic methods are used for framing a house. Wall or the posts on one side are at a higher level than those on the opposite side. For the length of wall. Pry up top plate.

Measure down y height from the long point of the rafter cut and make a mark. Set the header on the trimmers and nail through the king studs to hold it in place.