FLOOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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Presentation 10

• FLOOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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Framing Methods

• Platform Framing

• Each floor is constructed and then walls are
  placed on top

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Framing Methods

• Balloon Framing

• Exterior studs run full length from foundation to
  roof

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Floor Framing

• Framing begins with the floor.
• Component names include

• Bridging and Blocking

• Joists

• Posts and girders

• Sill

• Box Header (or Rim Joist, Band Joist)

• Subfloor

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Floor Components
Name the components
Band Joist, Rim Joist, or Box Header
Post
Girder
Subfloor
Foundation Wall
Draft Stop Blocking
Sill
Bridging
Joists
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Floor Components
Name the components
Band Joist, Rim Joist, or Box Header
Post
Girder
Subfloor
Foundation Wall
Draft Stop Blocking
Sill
Bridging
Joists