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Framing
Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.
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cripple stud
Construction; Framing
Short studs placed between the header and a top plate or between a sill and sole plate.
plumb
Construction; Framing
"Vertical", walls are Plum when they are perfectly perpendicular to a level surface.
joist hangers
Construction; Framing
Metal brackets designed to hold joist ends. Using hangers is usually faster and easier than toenailing joists.
common rafters
Construction; Framing
Closely and regularly spaced inclined timbers that support the roof covering. Independent of the bent system.
pitch
Construction; Framing
The angle of the roof slope, measured as "X" inches per 12" (x/12). Roof pitches commonly range from 4/12 to 8/12. To calculate a roof's pitch, place a carpenter's level positioned level on roof ...
