Which component is an end wall framing part used to plumb the framework?

• A. End wall parts
• B. Brace rods
• C. Sag rods
• D. Holden column

Answer: (A)

End wall parts are the components that set and maintain the vertical alignment of the end frame. They provide the fixed reference points at the ends of the wall, tying corner posts and plates together so the wall stays truly plumb as you add studs and other members. That’s why they’re the ones used to plumb the framework. Temporary braces like brace rods and sag rods serve during construction to stabilize or support the wall, not to establish the final plumb, and a Holden column is a vertical member used for support in specific configurations rather than the end-wall plumb component.