Question

Vertical structural members that exterior wall sheathing and siding may be attached to are called:

Answer 1

I believe these vertical structural members if wood are called joists and are typically 2 x 4" with the 2" side facing out to receive the siding or sheathing in house construction. The joists together with the basal and top horizontal help form the frame of the house to which interior and exterior walls can be attached.

Answer 2

The Answer is Studs.

Vertical structural members are called Studs. This is the term which is used in construction. There are exterior and interior walls which are framed, these walls are known as bearing walls, and some are also non- bearing. Whenever there is foundation in a place, after the first floor deck these bearing walls are formed.