Phrases with «floor joists»

Floor joists are horizontal structural supports that help to hold up the floors in a building. They are typically made of wood or steel and are placed on top of the foundation to provide stability and distribute the weight of the floors, walls, and furniture above. Full definition

Sentences with «floor joists»

  • Walls framed with standard 2» X 4» on 16» center stacked on top of floor joists for added strength for roof. (tinydiamondhomes.com)
  • Two notable features are the reclaimed floor joists with tons of character from circular saw marks, bark wane, insect holes, and old nail holes, and a built in cubby wall with a live edge pine top that provides a little bit of privacy and safety to the loft, but also lots of useful storage. (rockymountaintinyhouses.com)
  • The wood floor joist moisture content increases in the downward direction as the wood becomes progressively colder (Figure 4). (buildingscience.com)
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