Interior Design Professional Practice Exam

Category - Interior Design Practice Exam

Which of the following are characteristics of balloon frame Construction? 

a. It is commonly used today

b. It has studs which are two stories in height

c. It has second floor joists supported by a ribbond. It may be used in single story homes
  1. A & B
  2. A & C
  3. B & C
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Both b & c
b. It has studs which are two stories in height
c. It has second floor joists supported by a ribbon

Balloon framing utilizes studs that rise the full height of the frame from the sill plate to the roof plate, with joists nailed to the studs and supported by sills or by ribbons let into the studs. Balloon framing is rarely used today.
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