Construction Basics

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Construction Basics

• Part 1 Framing the house.

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Wall Basics

• Most exterior walls are framed with 2x6s because
  they are the primary weight bearing walls of the
  house. Additionally they need the extra space
  for the insulation of the house.
• Interior walls are framed with 2x4s because they
  arent weight bearing, and they dont need
  insulation.

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Sill Plates

• When making a wall, the bottom piece of wood is
  made out of a sill plate.
• Sill plates are pressure treated pieces of wood
  because they sit right upon the concrete
• The pressure treatment is used to help prevent
  rot, bugs, and water damage.
• You can tell a sill plate from other wood because
  it often appears green.

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Studs

• Studs are the pieces of wood that make up the
  wall.
• The are attached to the sill plates and the top
  pieces on a sixteen inch center basis.
• This means that the center of one stud is 16
  inches from the next.

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After the wall is made

• Once the wall is made, it is moved into place and
  plumbed.
• When plumbing a wall it needs to be level both
  horizontally and vertically.
• Once it is plumb, it needs to be fastened to the
  concrete, and kept plumb while the other walls
  are being constructed.

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Deviations
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