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  2. Rim joist - Wikipedia

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    In flooring construction, the rim joists sit on the sill plates; in deck construction, they are parallel to the support beams and sit on the beams or in some cases, cantilever away from the beams. A double thickness board in the position of a rim joist is called a flush beam and serves a dual purpose, providing primary support for the joist ...

  3. Plank (wood) - Wikipedia

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    The wood is categorized as a board if its width is less than 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (64 mm), and its thickness is less than 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (38 mm). A plank used in a building as a horizontal supporting member that runs between foundations, walls, or beams to support a ceiling or floor is called a joist.

  4. Lumber - Wikipedia

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    For example, a "2×4" board historically started out as a green, rough board actually 2 by 4 inches (51 mm × 102 mm). After drying and planing, it would be smaller by a nonstandard amount. Today, a "2×4" board starts out as something smaller than 2 inches by 4 inches and not specified by standards, and after drying and planing is minimally 1 ...

  5. Parallel-strand lumber - Wikipedia

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    The beams are continuously formed, so the length of the beam is limited only to the maximum length that can be handled and transported. Typical widths are 3 + 1 ⁄ 2, 5 + 1 ⁄ 4 or 7 inches (89, 133 or 178 mm); typical depths are 9 + 1 ⁄ 2, 11 + 7 ⁄ 8, 14, 16 and 18 inches (240, 300, 360, 410 and 460 mm). Typically the beams are made to a ...

  6. Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair? - AOL

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    What is the typical cost range for foundation repairs? According to Home Advisor, the average cost of a foundation repair ranges from $2,160 to $7,760. But the cost of foundation repairs can range ...

  7. Laminated veneer lumber - Wikipedia

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    Laminated veneer lumber detail. Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood product that uses multiple layers of thin wood assembled with adhesives.It is typically used for headers, beams, rimboard, and edge-forming material.

  8. Beadboard vs. Wainscoting—Do You Know the Difference? - AOL

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    Today, beadboard paneling, commonly available in 4- by 8-foot sheets with planks measuring 2 1/2 inches wide, is used as a decorative element, applied to walls to add charm, texture, and ...

  9. Framing (construction) - Wikipedia

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    They are supported on a bottom plate or foundation sill and in turn support the top plate. Studs usually consist of 1 + 1 ⁄ 2-by-3 + 1 ⁄ 2-inch (38 mm × 89 mm) or 1 + 1 ⁄ 2-by-5 + 1 ⁄ 2-inch (38 mm × 140 mm) lumber and are commonly spaced at 16 inches (410 mm) on center.