The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.
A) jacks
B) trimmers
C) plates
D) sills

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The top and bottom horizontal members in a wall frame are called plates. They are used to provide a top and bottom surface for the vertical studs to attach to. Jacks are vertical members in a wall frame, trimmers are horizontal members used for supporting openings such as windows or doors, and sills are the bottom horizontal members of an opening frame (such as a window or door).

The Top and Bottom Horizontal Members of a Wall Frame