Like rafters or roof beams, roof joists are used in roofing projects. Before the joists are fitted, wall plates are installed. In residential construction, these rafters, beams, and joists are mounted ...

Part of the historic French Market building, including Café du Monde, was evacuated and shops were forced to close Friday ...

In residential construction, M-trusses are used over garages while scissors trusses are used ... the king post or joggle post is a vertical support that transfers weight from the ridge beam to the end ...

The Montana Department of Revenue is missing an estimated $300 million a year in new construction value as staff falls behind ...