Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Equipment
Internet and/or reference texts
Procedure
In this activity you will use available resources to identify the primary parts of a
traditional wood frame structure and then describe the purpose of each.
Use letters or numbers to identify at least 15 components in the image below. Then list
the purpose of each component.
Upon completion, discover and include any components that should be added to your
table.
Label
1
Floor Joists
Components Purpose
Joists are horizontal structural members used to carry the
floor and ceiling loads.
Sub Floor
Component
Walls
3
4
Top Plate
Sole (Still)
Plate
Header
Sill
Roof Trusses
Insulation
10
Sheathing
11
Vapor Barrier
12
Siding
13
Underlayment
14
Asphalt
Shingles
9
10
13
4
14
9
6
10
3
2
11
5
1
12
7
2
Conclusion
1. List, describe, and explain the purpose of two components of a residential
building that you are familiar with, such as your home.
I am familiar with the siding and underlayment being a part of a residential
building. In my building, the siding is made if bricks and the purpose of this is to
make it more aesthetically appealing and to make the building more secure. The
underlayment is used benath my roof to prevent water damage.
2. Which part of wood frame construction do you think will change the most in the
near future? Explain the change and why you believe it will occur soon.
I think that there may be some additional layers in the near future. Technology
is constantly advancing, so there must be some new materials coming out that
can better improve the quality of the shed.