c6.1 FRAME WALL FLEXIBILITY
The many uses of the frame wall in a single home.
c6.2 FRAME WALL COMPONENTS
The basic frame wall parts and ’tilt up’ construction.
c6.3 STUDS AND WALLS UNDER TYPICAL LOADS
Gravity loads, lateral pressures from both directions.
c6.4 OPTIONS – FRAME WALL HEIGHTS
Ceiling heights, header integration, proportion.
c6.5 OPTIONS- FRAME WALL MEMBERS AND SPACING
2×6, 2×4 comparisons. On center spacing comparisons.
c6.6 CODE CHARTED LOAD LIMITS ON FRAME WALLS
Illustrated interpretation of the code chart.
c6.7 CALCULATED LOAD LIMITS ON FRAME WALLS
Examples of calculated loads on the frame wall.
c6.8 WIND LOAD ACTING ON FRAME WALLS
Wind resistance based on member size, spacing, height.
c6.9 HEADER PARAMETERS
Purpose of, and structural demands on the header.
c6.10 HEADER CONFIGURATIONS 1
Lots of header configurations, and insulated headers.
c6.11 HEADER CONFIGURATIONS 2
Header clearances based on header and ceiling heights.
c6.12 LOAD CRITERIA FOR HEADERS, JACKS, KINGS
Purpose of jacks and kings, and generic load capacities.
c6.13 DEFAULT HEADERS
Simplified header schedules are acceptable.
c6.14 HEADER LOAD CHART
Header members, bearing limits, max plf header loads.
c6.15 HEADER SITUATIONS
Header thinking for larger windowscape situations.
c6.16 WALL LAYER FUNCTIONS
Many possible layers of the complete exterior frame wall.
c6.17 WALL CAVITY INSULATION
Code requirements, deciphering, frame wall efficiencies.
c6.18 WALL EXTERIOR INSULATION
Cavity and board insulation types and r values.
c6.19 CODE REQUIRED INSULATION
Thumbnail sections by climate zone.
c6.20 KEEPING WATER OUT, DEW POINT
Potential dew point instructs a smart wall design.
c6.21 VAPOR MANAGEMENT
Vapor risks and strategies regarding a drying direction.