Residential Property

Basics Repair Calculator Area Calculator Roof    
In this section we provide various tools to aid in evaluating damage to houses. Most houses are of wood-frame construction. The illustrations below may help your understanding of how wood-framed houses are built.
Just click on the element for an explanation of what it is and how it works.
House Framing Image
Rafter Rafter Rafter Rafter Stud Stud Stud Anchor bolt Exterior wall sheathing Wall bracing Foundation wall Floor joist Floor joist Floor joist Partition wall plate Partition wall plate Partition wall plate Roof joists Cross bridging Cross bridging Sole or soleplate Rough floor or subfloor Sill Sill Header Header Header Header Plate Header Trimmer Header Trimmer Soleplate Bridging Bridging Bridging Stud Stud Lapped chimney flashing Flue Cricket Shingles Sheathing Rafter Lookout Plywood sheathing Insulation Fire stop blocking. Rafter Joist
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