In platform framing, each storey is built on a deck that sits atop the walls below. What is the older alternative where studs run continuously from sill to roofline?
Correct Answer
B) Balloon framing
Why this is correct: Balloon framing is the older method where wall studs run continuously from the foundation sill plate to the roofline, creating open wall cavities. Why the other choices are wrong: Post-and-beam construction uses heavy timber frames, not many small studs. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a modern prefabricated system. Ordinary masonry bearing walls are a different structural type altogether. Exam tip: Balloon framing = long, continuous studs. Platform framing = built one floor at a time.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: Balloon framing is the older method where wall studs run continuously from the foundation sill plate to the roofline, creating open wall cavities. Why the other choices are wrong: Post-and-beam construction uses heavy timber frames, not many small studs. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a modern prefabricated system. Ordinary masonry bearing walls are a different structural type altogether. Exam tip: Balloon framing = long, continuous studs. Platform framing = built one floor at a time.
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