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What is the main purpose of ceiling joists?
Tie walls together.
How should ceiling joists be fastened to the wall plates?
2 Toenailed 82 mm nails to the wall plate.
Identify three ways in which ceiling joists can meet on top of an interior bearing wall?
1) Butted and cleated
2) lapped
3) Blocked to separate two joists by the width of the rafter
The layout on one exterior wall will be offset by the thickness of the ceiling joists.
What must be done to the outside ends of the ceiling joists?
Tops of joists need to be angle cut to match roof slope.
What are stub joists?
According to the national building code what is the minimum size of an attic access required for a single family home?
.32 m2 min no less than 500 mm or 20" on one side.
What must be done to the joists if an opening in the ceiling is wider than 2 joist spacings?
The joists must be doubled on either side of the opening that is wider than 2 joist spacing.
Where would a flush beam be required?
In an area where no support wall is located.
What is a strongback?
An L shaped brace fastened to the top of the ceiling joist to support and hold in place.
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