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Framing

Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.

Contributors in Framing

Framing

purlins

Construction; Framing

Horizontal timbers that connect rafter trusses.

shed roof

Construction; Framing

A roof sloping in one direction.

span

Construction; Framing

The horizontal distance a rafter, or joist will span. It is measured from the outside of the wall to the center of the supporting member (one half the building width for rafters).

corner post

Construction; Framing

The set of wall studs and/or spacer blocks that make an interior nailing surface for drywall at a framed corner.

decking

Construction; Framing

Lumber that forms floor surface. Decking fastens directly to the floor joists.

anchor bolt

Construction; Framing

A bolt protruding from the top of the foundation onto which the sill plate is fastened with a nut.

knee brace

Construction; Framing

A small timber that is framed diagonally between a post and a beam.

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