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Framing
Construction by putting together the structural parts of a building.
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ledger board/strip
Construction; Framing
A strip of lumber nailed to a beam, girder, or rim joist on which the floor joists rest for support.
draw knife
Construction; Framing
A knife blade with handles on both ends so that the knife can be pulled by both hands toward the user.
bottom plate
Construction; Framing
The bottom, horizontal structural member of a stud framed wall. The bottom plate sets on the subfloor, nails through the subfloor into floor joists.
diagonal grain
Construction; Framing
Grain that is other than parallel to the length of a timber. This will greatly reduce the strength of a timber.
floor joists
Construction; Framing
Subfloor framing members that support the floor span. Joist are usually made of 2x8 (or larger) lumber.
subfloor
Construction; Framing
Boards or plywood installed over joists on which the finish floor is laid.
sill plate
Construction; Framing
The horizontal wood member that is anchored to the foundation (pressure treated), it provides a nailing surface for joists or studs placed on it.
