SC Wood Frame Structures Practice Questions - South Carolina Wood Frame Structures Contractor Examination Exam

In a framed door or window opening, what is the difference between a king stud and a jack (trimmer) stud?

The king stud is cut to header height and carries the header; the jack runs full height beside it The jack stud is used only in nonbearing walls; kings are used only in floors They are two names for the same stud The king stud is full height from plate to plate; the jack (trimmer) is cut to support the header and transfers the header load to the plate

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The king stud is full height from plate to plate; the jack (trimmer) is cut to support the header and transfers the header load to the plate

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