Question 1

Bowed Stud

Accepted Answer

A vertical framing member with an undesirable curve along its length.

Question 2

Cantilever

Accepted Answer

A projecting beam or member supported at only one end.

Question 3

Crown

Accepted Answer

The upward or downward curvature in a piece of lumber, observed along its length.

Question 4

Dado Joint

Accepted Answer

A joint where a rectangular groove is cut into a board to accept another piece.

Question 5

End Nailing

Accepted Answer

Nailing at the ends of a board or member to join it to another.

Question 6

Fascia

Accepted Answer

A horizontal board covering the ends of the roof rafters or trusses.

Question 7

Girt

Accepted Answer

A horizontal structural member that supports wall sheathing and cladding.

Question 8

Header

Accepted Answer

A framing member that spans across an opening, supporting the weight above it.

Question 9

I-Joist

Accepted Answer

An engineered wood product with an I-shaped cross-section, used as a floor or roof joist.

Question 10

Jamb

Accepted Answer

The vertical sides of a window or door opening.

Question 11

King Stud

Accepted Answer

The full-height stud on either side of a window or door opening that supports the header.

Question 12

Lateral Bracing

Accepted Answer

Structural members that resist lateral forces and prevent racking in a frame.

Question 13

Miter Joint

Accepted Answer

A joint where two pieces are cut at an angle to create a corner, usually 45 degrees.

Question 14

Nailer

Accepted Answer

A piece of lumber used to provide a solid nailing surface for other materials.

Question 15

Open Web Steel Joist

Accepted Answer

A lightweight steel truss used to support floor or roof systems.

Question 16

Parge Coat

Accepted Answer

A thin layer of mortar applied to a masonry or concrete surface to improve appearance.

Question 17

Queen Stud

Accepted Answer

A shorter stud located between the king stud and the header.

Question 18

Rabbet

Accepted Answer

A groove cut along the edge of a board to receive another piece.

Question 19

Saddle

Accepted Answer

A wood or metal support for a ridge beam or girder.

Question 20

T-bevel

Accepted Answer

An adjustable bevel square used to transfer or check angles.

Question 21

Uplift

Accepted Answer

The upward force exerted by wind on a roof or building.

Question 22

Veneer

Accepted Answer

A thin layer of wood applied to the surface of a piece of lumber or plywood for appearance.

Question 23

Wane

Accepted Answer

A defect in lumber caused by the presence of bark or a rounded edge.

Question 24

X-Bracing

Accepted Answer

Diagonal bracing in a frame to resist lateral forces and prevent racking.

Question 25

Yoke

Accepted Answer

A horizontal support for plumbing or electrical components.

Question 26

Z-Bar Flashing

Accepted Answer

A type of metal flashing used to seal the joint between a wall and roof.

Question 27

Abutment

Accepted Answer

The part of a structure that bears the weight of an arch or beam.

Question 28

Bearing Wall

Accepted Answer

A wall that supports the weight of the structure above it.

Question 29

Corner Brace

Accepted Answer

A diagonal brace used at the corner of a framed structure to provide rigidity.

Question 30

Diaphragm

Accepted Answer

A horizontal or sloped structural element that resists lateral forces.

Question 31

Eave

Accepted Answer

The overhanging edge of a roof where the roof surface meets the exterior wall.

Question 32

Furring

Accepted Answer

The application of thin strips of wood or metal to create a level surface for attaching materials.

Question 33

Gable

Accepted Answer

The triangular section of a wall at the end of a pitched roof.

Question 34

Hanger

Accepted Answer

A metal bracket used to support joists, trusses, or other structural members.

Question 35

Infill Framing

Accepted Answer

The framing between primary structural members to support non-structural components.

Question 36

Joist

Accepted Answer

A horizontal structural member that supports a floor or ceiling.

Question 37

Knee Brace

Accepted Answer

A diagonal brace that connects a post and a beam to provide lateral stability.

Question 38

Mortise and Tenon Joint

Accepted Answer

A joinery method where a rectangular projection (tenon) on one piece fits into a corresponding hole (mortise) on another piece.

Question 39

Notch

Accepted Answer

A cut or recess made in a piece of wood to receive another member or to provide clearance.

Question 40

Outrigger

Accepted Answer

A projecting structural member used to support overhanging loads or transfer forces.

Question 41

Plumb

Accepted Answer

Vertical alignment of a structural member or surface.

Question 42

Rafter

Accepted Answer

A sloping roof member that supports the roof sheathing and cladding.

Question 43

Scab

Accepted Answer

A piece of lumber used to join or reinforce two framing members.

Question 44

Trimmer

Accepted Answer

A stud or joist that supports the ends of a header or other framing member.

Question 45

Underlayment

Accepted Answer

A layer of material installed over the subfloor to provide a smooth, even surface for the finished flooring.

Question 46

Valley

Accepted Answer

The internal angle formed by the intersection of two roof planes.

Question 47

Wainscoting

Accepted Answer

Decorative wood paneling applied to the lower portion of a wall.

Question 48

X-Y Axis

Accepted Answer

A reference system used to locate points in a two-dimensional plane, with X representing the horizontal axis and Y representing the vertical axis.

Question 49

Yield Strength

Accepted Answer

The stress at which a material begins to deform plastically.

Question 50

Zero Lot Line

Accepted Answer

A property boundary where the edge of a building is located directly on or near the property line.

Question 51

Anchor Bolt

Accepted Answer

A bolt embedded in concrete or masonry to secure a sill plate or other structural member.

Question 52

Blocking

Accepted Answer

Short pieces of lumber installed between framing members to provide support or prevent movement.

Question 53

Coping

Accepted Answer

A protective cap or cover installed on top of a wall, parapet, or column to prevent water penetration.

Question 54

Dead Load

Accepted Answer

The weight of a structure and any permanently attached materials or equipment.

Question 55

Expansion Joint

Accepted Answer

A gap or space in a structure to accommodate movement due to changes in temperature or moisture content.

Question 56

Fire Cut

Accepted Answer

A beveled cut made at the end of a joist or rafter where it rests on a masonry wall to allow for differential movement.

Question 57

Girder

Accepted Answer

A large, horizontal structural member that supports the ends of floor or roof joists.

Question 58

Hip Roof

Accepted Answer

A roof with four sloping sides that meet at a ridge or peak.

Question 59

Jigsaw

Accepted Answer

A power tool with a reciprocating blade used for cutting irregular shapes in wood or other materials.

Question 60

Kerf

Accepted Answer

The width of a cut made by a saw blade.

Question 61

Live Load

Accepted Answer

The weight of occupants, furnishings, and other movable objects in a structure.

Question 62

Mudsill

Accepted Answer

The bottom wood member of a framed wall, resting directly on the foundation.

Question 63

Non-load Bearing Wall

Accepted Answer

A wall that does not support any structural loads from the building.

Question 64

Post

Accepted Answer

A vertical structural member that supports beams, girders, or other horizontal members.

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