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Construction Exam Elaborations with a Complete Solution

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Construction Exam Elaborations with a Complete Solution 1 / 3 1. Corner Post: The wall stud and spacer blocks that create an interior nailing surface for drywall at a framed corner. 2. Crown: The ... upward bow, curve or rise along the length of a board. Deck boards are set on end with the crown up. Over time, the crown will sag and the board will straighten. 3. Fascia: The visible flat front board that caps the rafter tail ends and fly rafter edges. 4. Floor Joists: The main subfloor framing members that support the floor span. Joist are usually made of engineered wood I-beams or 2x8 (or larger) lumber. 5. Fly Rafters: The end rafters that form the outside edge of the roof's rake (overhang). 6. Header: A beam placed perpendicular to wall suds above doors, windows or other openings on load-bearing walls to carry the weight of structural loads. 7. Joist: Parallel framing member installed horizontally to support floor and ceiling loads. 8. Joist Hangers: Metal brackets designed to hold joist ends. Using hangers is usually faster and easier than toenailing joists. 9. Miter: An angled cut, usually 45°. Unlike a compound miter cut, the saw blade remains straight at 0°. 10. On Center (O.C.): The term used to define the measured spacing between studs, joists, rafters, etc. O.C. measurements are taken from the center of one member to the center of the adjoining member. [Show More]

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