What Is a Rafter? A Complete Guide to Roof Rafters A rafter is a sloping structural member that runs from the top of a wall up to the ridge of a pitched roof. Rafters form the roof’s slope. They carry…
What Is a Joist? A Guide to Floor and Ceiling Joists in Australian Timber Framing A joist is a horizontal framing member that supports a floor or ceiling. Joists sit side by side in a parallel row. They carry the…
What Is a Truss? A Complete Guide to Roof Trusses in Construction A truss is an engineered structural framework made from connected members arranged in triangular shapes. It is designed to carry loads and transfer them safely to supporting parts…