The structural technique that includes long vertical studs running from the sill plate to the second floor roof frame is called Frame
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It is Balloon framing. Just did the test!
The structural technique you are referring to is called "balloon framing." Balloon framing is a construction method that was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for wooden buildings. It involves long, continuous vertical studs that run the entire height of the building, from the foundation to the roof. These studs are typically made of wood and are not broken at each floor level like in traditional platform framing.
To understand the term "balloon framing," let me break it down for you:
1. Long vertical studs: In balloon framing, the load-bearing walls of the structure are constructed using long vertical studs. These studs extend from the foundation or sill plate at the bottom all the way up to the roof framing at the top.
2. Running from the sill plate to the second floor roof frame: Balloon framing involves incorporating these long vertical studs from the bottom (sill plate) to the top (second floor roof frame) of the building. This uninterrupted stud length is a characteristic feature of balloon framing.
The term "balloon framing" comes from the notion that the long vertical studs create a continuous structure that resembles a vertical "balloon" stretching from the ground to the roof.
It is important to note that balloon framing has been largely replaced by platform framing techniques in modern construction. However, you may come across balloon-framed buildings in older structures or historic homes.