What is in-line framing with respect to the location of floor joists or rafters on a wood light-frame wall assembly? Is in-line framing used in contemporary wood frame construction?

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In an in-line framing, the floor joists or rafters line up with the underlying studs, allowing the use of single top plate instead of the commonly used double top plate in a wall assembly. In-line framing is uncommon in contemporary wood frame construction.

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