Title: Lay out wall framing detail on wall plates.
Course: Building Trades II (17009-II) > Section: CARPENTRY: Framing Walls

Layout should include

- locating rough openings, corners, and wall tees
- ensuring that the stud layout is 16 inches or 24 inches on center, as required by plan
- ensuring that door and window openings are of the proper width +/- 1/16 inch
- identifying wall plate layout marks
- stocking proper components.

IRC: Chapter 6 identifies stud placement based on building height, floor and roof loads, and design. It identifies the size and height of the stud along with stud spacing based on building design. Header size, jack placement, and the number of jacks and studs required at openings (based on opening width and load above header) are also covered.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some of the special wall framing details?
- What can happen if the stud layout is not 16 inches or 24 inches on center?