Watch essential structural fixes as joists are adjusted and roof elements are lifted into place for a stronger, safer build. Which part of the project would you tackle first? Grandfather, 3-month-old ...

Warped deck joists can be a problem, whether you’re building a new deck or resurfacing an old one. Joists dry out, changing the moisture content and causingthem to twist and curl. That makes the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — If your deck feels a little bouncy underfoot, it might not be the top boards at all — it could be the joists underneath that are starting to rot. I ran into that exact problem on my ...

Q: I took your advice and took the time to inspect my crawlspace. Besides finding loose insulation, I noticed two small boards in between each floor joist that are just hanging by a nail. The two ...

Many renovated buildings replace wood and masonry structural elements with steel. The replacement of heavy wooden roof and floor joists with the lighter steel open-web bar-truss joists is a common ...

Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...

We are adding a master bedroom and family room "wing" to our house. It will have a standard pitched roof. Do you recommend having the roof stick built with lumber or using pre-made roof trusses? — Arn ...

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