This lesson video covers the basics of sheathing in residential wall framing construction as part of our framing series. Learn about plates, common studs, headers, king studs, and jack studs.

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0:00 The purpose of sheathing
3:07 Sheathing materials and sizing
6:08 Sheathing fasteners and nailing patterns
9:00 Sheathing orientation, edge support, and gapping
12:30 Sheathing and exposure ratings