NV B General Building Practice Questions - Nevada B General Building Contractor Examination Exam

Why does conventional wood-frame construction use a double top plate on load-bearing stud walls?

To provide overlapping plate splices that tie the wall together and to create a bearing surface for joists or rafters To replace the need for sheathing To serve as the sole fire-blocking at every floor To make the wall the same thickness as a 2×8

Correct Answer:

To provide overlapping plate splices that tie the wall together and to create a bearing surface for joists or rafters

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