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

In conventional platform-framed bearing walls, what is the purpose of the double top plate?

It is only a nailing surface for siding and may be omitted on interior bearing walls It laps at corners and intersections and ties the wall together so loads from joists or rafters can be distributed to the studs It replaces the need for any sheathing or braced-wall panel It is installed only under windows

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It laps at corners and intersections and ties the wall together so loads from joists or rafters can be distributed to the studs

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