Question

In _____________ construction, exterior wall studs continue through the first and second stories. First floor joists and exterior wall studs both bear on the anchored sill.

Answer 1

Balloon framing/construction

Step-by-step explanation:

In balloon construction, exterior wall studs continue through the first and second stories. First floor joists and exterior wall studs both bear on the anchored sill.

Balloon construction is a style of wood-house building that uses long, vertical 2" x 4"s for the exterior walls. These long "studs" extend uninterrupted, from the sill on top of the foundation, all the way up to the roof and It is called balloon construction because each floor level is framed as a separate unit or platform.