Conventional framing the first thing to understand is how a roof framed with wood i joists differs structurally from a traditional stick framed roof.
Tji roof joist.
Their dimensional stability helps resist the warping twisting and shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors.
In a typical roof framed with dimension lumber the rafters rest on the exterior wall top plate at the lower end and bear against a ridge board at the top.
Tji 110 tji 210 tji 230 tji 360 tji 560 and tji 560d joists.
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Please read carefully i installation guide for floor and roof framing tji 110 tji 210 tji 230 tji 360 tji 560 joists warning.
The tji joist were developed about 50 years ago and continue to be a great engineered wood product providing strength and consistency for high performance floor and roof structures.
Do not walk on joists until braced.
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