The Uses and Types of Walls in Construction

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The Uses and Types of Walls in Construction

The framework that supports Roofs, ceilings, floors, interior trims and coverings, and exterior trim and coverings. Two types or purposes Bearing and Non load Bearing --carries the weight from above, such as ceilings floors roofs most exterior walls tend to be bearing partitions Some more than others. Eve sides carry more loads then the gable sides. Non bearing walls serve only one purpose and that is to separate Materials- 2x4, 2x6 most exterior walls are going to be framed with 2x6 material for the one purpose of more insulation.

Orientation -southern exposure

Heat always goes to cold

Walls less than 10" we use stud grade, greater than 10" we need to use light framing. Common species are hemlock, spruce, pine, fir, and the further south you travel you'll find more Southern Yellow pine. Moisture content 19% or less. Dry areas where tile may be applied like a hot tub or bath. Lightweight steal again bearing and non-bearing 22-25 gauge the higher the gauge the thinner the steel. Bearing walls-18 gauge or less.

Plates- Horizontal framing members that ties the wall system together. Splices should fall on framing member and be staggered from top to bottom

Double top plate- Provides more support strengthens and ties other wall in with each other, straightens. The splice in a double top needs to be a minimum of four feet away from the splice in the top plate. . Nailing should be slightly toe nailed they should be flushed on the inside and crown out.

Studs -- common wall framing member the member that goes from bottom to top plate in one continues length. Non Bearing Wall- Minimum 2x3 framing material. If floor space needs to be saved you can frame 2x4 the flat way only in...

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...htly brown. Exterior products -- dense glass -- have a silicon treated core with a fiberglass mate front and back, used in carports and soffets. Dense Shield -- moisture resistant, silicon treated core, fiberglass mates front and back mostly used in bath areas and can be used for walls, floors, ceilings, counter tops, and counter tops, and is used like dura rock or cement board.

Gypsum sheathing is applied between steel and brick. Wallboard is dry, economical, easy to apply, easy to finish with some experience, easy to maintain, easy to repair, noncombustible, and sound deadening.

Plywood Paneling -- 3/32, 3/16, ¼, 3/8, ½, 5/8 The less expensive the products the thinner the products. 4x8, 2x8, 4x10. Purpose in most cases for accent walls, to enlighten, eye appeal, chair rail, many different spices are used in these products to make many different types.

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