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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:

– Posts and girders– Sill– Box Header (or Rim Joist, Band Joist)– Joists– Bridging and Blocking– Subfloor

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Floor Components

Foundation WallPostGirderSill

Band Joist,Rim Joist, orBox Header

JoistsBridgingDraft StopBlockingSubfloorName the

components: