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What is a characteristic of platform frame construction?
What is a characteristic of platform frame construction?
- Using long studs from the sill plate to the top plate
- Building the floor before moving to the next level (correct)
- Requiring fire stop blocking between floors
- Securing joists to the balloon frame
In balloon frame construction, what is a necessary requirement between floors?
In balloon frame construction, what is a necessary requirement between floors?
- Securing joists to the platform
- Long studs extending from sill plate to top plate
- Fire stop blocking (correct)
- Ribbons to support floor joists
What is a key feature of post-and-beam construction?
What is a key feature of post-and-beam construction?
- Utilizing small framing members close together
- Employing thin roof planks
- Larger framing members spaced farther apart (correct)
- Using short spacing between rafters
How should notching and boring be performed on NLBW/P studs?
How should notching and boring be performed on NLBW/P studs?
What is a distinguishing element of balloon frame construction compared to platform frame construction?
What is a distinguishing element of balloon frame construction compared to platform frame construction?
Why are fire stop blocks needed in balloon frame construction?
Why are fire stop blocks needed in balloon frame construction?
What type of frame construction method is commonly used today?
What type of frame construction method is commonly used today?
In balloon frame construction, where are the studs positioned?
In balloon frame construction, where are the studs positioned?
What type of framing members are typically used in post-and-beam construction?
What type of framing members are typically used in post-and-beam construction?
What should be the minimum thickness of roof planks in post-and-beam construction?
What should be the minimum thickness of roof planks in post-and-beam construction?
Which type of frame construction requires a fire stop blocking between floors?
Which type of frame construction requires a fire stop blocking between floors?
What is the recommended maximum percentage of notching for NLBW/P studs?
What is the recommended maximum percentage of notching for NLBW/P studs?
In which type of construction are roof planks typically thinner due to closer framing member spacing?
In which type of construction are roof planks typically thinner due to closer framing member spacing?
What is the purpose of ribbons in balloon frame walls?
What is the purpose of ribbons in balloon frame walls?
Which type of beam is commonly used in post-and-beam construction?
Which type of beam is commonly used in post-and-beam construction?
In platform frame construction, what is built at each floor level before proceeding to the next?
In platform frame construction, what is built at each floor level before proceeding to the next?
