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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are nailed on the inside of a window opening to provide support for the header
A
Cripples
B
Joists
C
Trimmers
D
Trusses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A header is a piece of framing installed horizontally directly above the door or window opening and extending to the king stud on each side of the opening. The header rests on jack studs that are nailed in place next to the king stud on each side of the opening; jack studs extend to the bottom plate of the wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vertical pillars supporting each end (normally composed of 2x4s or 2x6s) are called king studs and trimmers (or jack studs). In most wood frame dwellings, headers are made of dimensional lumber installed on edge.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jack and king studs The header fits between two king studs and is supported by one or more jack studs at each side of a rough opening.

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