Trimmers– Are nailed to the inside of king studs and under both sides of the header. The trimmers are cut to the same length as the window rough openings height. Window Sill– Is the same length as the header and nailed to the bottom of the trimmers and to the king studs. ...
This framing system has a more traditional look, as most of the posts and beams are exposed to the interior. You may opt to include knee braces for the exterior wall (the angled piece shown in the picture to the left). Other than having more of the posts and beams exposed, the specifi...
Cut and remove the sole plate between door openings. Interior walls joining exterior or other interior walls also need corner blocking. Using a handsaw, cut and remove the section of sole plate at the bottom of each door opening. Corner blocking is added at corners to provide a square corner...
Dimensional lumber used for framing buildings may be prone to cupping, bowing, twisting, and crowning. This dimensional instability may cause the dimensional lumber to be more difficult to frame for doors and windows because it may be difficult to keep the door and window rough openings square, ...