Framing
Floor System (Floor Joist)
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Floor joists are wooden beams that help support the foundation of the house and the floors in the house. They are generally found above crawl spaces, basements or below upper floors. They are typically only seen in unfinished areas as most are covered up by floors upon the houses completion.
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Roof System (Rafter or Truss)
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The rafters are internal wooden framework that help support the roof. they take most of the weight of the roof and distribute it into the foundation so that the roof doesn't collapse. These can be found in most buildings and the larger the building the more rafters it will have.
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