Shouse Walls
Channel: Contentment
Date: 2019-07-25

In this video, E-Chip and Robber build the walls for the Sh'ouse.  

Welcome to step two in a multi-video series on how we built our temporary off grid shed/house, designed by Robber!  Below is a list of technical terms.  It is a fun build.

Terms/Definitions:

Scabbing/Sistering - the process of strengthening wood by nailing, screwing or gluing wood to the problem area.

Cripples - framing members that run vertically below and or above windows, doors, under headers, also known as jack studs, or trimmers.

Crown - the bow or curve of a board when it is viewed on edge, as a general rule these framing members should be installed crown up.

Joist - structural members that run horizontally and support the ceiling or floor. Size varies with the span.

King stud - the stud running from top to bottom plate on either side of a window or door.

Header - a beam running horizontally above window, door, or other opening to support the structural members above it.

R.O. (Rough opening) - the opening left in a framed wall for a window or door, the window manufacturer will usually provide these for you. General rules of thumb for windows are 1/2" bigger than the windows actual measurements to provide for slight adjustments. Interior doors are 2" bigger than the call out on the door, an example would be 2/8=2/10, exterior doors need to be 2 & 1/2" bigger.

Bottom plate or wall sill – the bottom horizontal member of the wall that lays on the sheathing. Like the sill plate, it should be insulated or caulked down to prevent air leakage.

Top plate or plates – the top horizontal members of the wall that support roof rafters. Normally, there are two two plates to prevent roof sag.

Studs - Studs are framing members that run vertically from top plate to bottom plate. They are usually spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, from center to center, and are one of the most common components of a wall panel. Studs structure and offer much of the support for a wall panel. An easy to find “on center” is to add half of the thickness of a stud or joist.

Fly Rafters - the end rafters that form the outside edge of the roof's rake.

On Center (O.C.) - the term used to define the measured spacing between studs, joists, rafters, etc. O.C. measurements are taken from the center of one member to the center of the adjoining member.

Sheathing - the structural covering applied over studs, rafters or roof trusses.

Toenailing - starting a nail at an angle or slant in one framing member and driving it through into a second (usually perpendicular) framing piece.


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