| A | B |
|---|
| stud | the vertical members that are laid out on common centers that make up most of the wall framing |
| trimmer (jack stud) | vertical members that are installed to carry the load of the header down to the bottom plate and form the inside of a rough opening |
| king stud | vertical member that is placed next to a trimmer and ensure a strong door or window opening |
| cripple stud | this is a short stud that is usually placed under a window sill or above a header |
| header | a beam that is placed over a opening such as a door or window to support the overhead load |
| bottom plate | the part or the wall that sets on the floor and is usually made of treated lumber |
| top plate | the top portion of a wall that all framing is nailed to |
| double top plate | the very top of the wall that helps to tie adjacent or butting walls together |
| corner | can be made of two or more studs and is placed on the corners to connect adjacent walls together |
| sill | the framing member that is placed at the bottom of a window opening and is where the window sets |
