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What is the primary function of jack studs in window framing?

To support the window header by attaching to the sides of king studs. (correct)

To provide structural integrity to ceiling joists.

To serve as the bottom framing member of a wall.

To extend vertically from the top plate to the sill plate.

Which component is located between the jack studs and is important for the final window opening?

Top plate

King studs

Header

Window sill plate (correct)

What role do cripple studs play in relation to window openings?

They provide lateral support to king studs.

They connect jack studs to the top plate in a window frame.

They bridge the gap between the window sill plate and the top plate. (correct)

They run from the sole plate to the header.

What is the primary role of the header within a window frame?

To span the window opening and withstand the load above it. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is directly attached to the floor sheeting in a wall frame?

Sole plate Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to the process of transforming a window into a door on the first or second floor?

Making a window into a door Signup and view all the answers

In construction terminology, what is the common phrase associated with the action of altering a window on the first or second floor?

Cutting down a window Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'window cutdown' primarily refer to in construction practices?

Making a door from a window opening Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly describes the action taking place when a window opening is modified on the first or second story?

Making a window into a door Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical context in which transforming a window into a door is applied?

When developing multi-story buildings Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum combined dimension that egress windows in new buildings must meet according to building code?

36 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed height of an egress window above the basement floor in most cases?

40 inches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about egress windows is incorrect?

They can be installed higher than 40 inches above the floor. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is not considered a requirement for egress windows in newer building codes?

Type of materials used in window construction Signup and view all the answers

If a new building's basement egress window is 38 inches high, what is the status regarding code compliance?

It meets the height requirement and no additional action is needed. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Window Framing Terminology

Sole plate: The bottom, horizontal framing member of a wall, attached to the floor sheeting and vertical wall studs.
Top plate: The top horizontal member of a frame wall, supporting ceiling joists, rafters, or other members.
King studs: Studs that extend from the sole plate to the top plate.
Jack studs: Studs attached to the sides of the king studs, supporting the weight of the window header.

Header and Cripple Studs

Header: A simple beam, sized to support the load above the window opening, spanning the width of the window and supported by the jack studs.
Cripple studs: Short lengths of studs positioned between the window sill plate and the sole plate, located at the window opening's interruption point of a common stud. Their length may extend from the header to the top plate, depending on header height.
Window sill plate: A flat piece of wood nailed between the jack studs, forming the bottom of the window opening.
Window Cutdown/Door Modification: Performing a first or second floor window cutdown is commonly referred to as modifying the window into a door.
Egress Windows (Basement): Building codes may mandate basement egress windows be at least 36” in height and width. These windows should also be positioned closer to the floor, usually no higher than 40” above the floor.

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Test your knowledge on the essential terminology related to window framing. This quiz covers components like sole plates, top plates, king studs, jack studs, headers, and cripple studs. Discover how well you understand these foundational framing elements in construction.