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Dead load refers to the weight of the structure itself. Selecting rafters, beams, and joists requires an understanding of product features. Rafters, or roof beams, are sloped, structural members that ...

Making any necessary adjustments now will save you headaches later. Deck joists distribute the weight of the deck boards and providing structural stability to your deck. Determine Joist Spacing: ...

Iron was produced by primitive man by placing iron ore and charcoal in a clay pot and building a fire in the pot, using a crude bellows to provide the forced draft that deposited iron at the bottom.

A joist is a horizontal beam that provides structural support and prevents the “A” shape in a roof rafter from twisting and falling. Builders add joists to rafters through collars and metal ...