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and secure the overlap to the floor with a concrete screw. Join metal studs to tracks by clamping ... On a finished ceiling where the stud wall framing track runs perpendicular to the joists, fasten ...

The weight of the floor or ceiling covering, along with the size of the span, form the basis for calculating the size joists that are needed. Joists are laid out in parallel and may be supported by ...

floor and ceiling joists to headers, and solid blocking to plates. Framing anchors are typically made from sheet metal and have prepunched holes to accept nails. Anchors provide an accurate and ...