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2. Rim joist - Wikipedia

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   In the framing of a deck or floor system, a rim joist is attached perpendicular to the joists, and provides lateral support for the ends of the joists while capping off the end of the floor or deck system. Rim joists are not to be confused with end joists, which are the first and last joists at the ends of a row of joists that make up a floor ...

3. Open web steel joist - Wikipedia

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   The CJ-Series Joists are capable of supporting larger floor or roof loadings due to the attachment of the concrete slab to the top chord of the composite joist. Shear connection between the concrete slab and steel joist is typically made by the welding of shear studs through the steel deck to the underlying CJ-Series Composite Steel Joist. [2]

4. Domestic roof construction - Wikipedia

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   Ventilation of the roof deck speeds the evaporation of water from leakage or condensation and removes heat which helps prevent ice dams and helps asphalt shingles last longer. Building codes in the U.S. specify ventilation rates as a minimum of 1 sq ft (0.093 m 2 ) of opening per 150 sq ft (14 m 2 ) (1:150) with a ratio of 1:300 in some ...

5. Cold-formed steel - Wikipedia

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   Cold-formed steel, especially in the form of thin gauge sheets, is commonly used in the construction industry for structural or non-structural items such as columns, beams, joists, studs, floor decking, built-up sections and other components. Such uses have become more and more popular in the US since their standardization in 1946.

6. These Are the 5 Best Decking Materials for Your Home - AOL

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   Everything you need to know about decking and our expert recommendations for the most durable decking material including composite, aluminum and more. These Are the 5 Best Decking Materials for ...

7. Composite construction - Wikipedia

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   The traditional decking material is pressure-treated wood. The current material many contractors choose to use is composite decking. This material is typically made from wood–plastic composite or fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). Such materials do not warp, crack, or split and are as versatile as traditional pressure treated wood.