We gathered from social media channels this collection of arguments both for and against joist tape from LBM dealers, deck ...

Other specifications to consider when selecting rafters, beams, and joists are: moment, shear, and reaction capacity for normal load duration deflection, both in terms of bending and shear deformation ...

Be sure to check your local building codes for specifications on joist spacing, beam spacing, and other critical elements to ensure your new deck will meet all safety standards and regulations. With ...

Extend the joists over the beam on one side by 10-1/2-in., but let them run long over the opposite beam. Trim them to the ...

beams and joists. Inside, the inspector will look for visible cracks in floors, walls and ceilings and measure the levelness of your foundation. After completing the inspection, the inspector will ...

Wooden cross beams, called joists, are placed horizontally across the main support beams creating the base structure of the building. This type of foundation is advantageous over a slab foundation ...

These LBM Journal Innovation Awards winners enable the LBM pro to work faster, easier, and more efficiently while bringing an ...

Removing carpenter ants usually requires a professional because they easily repopulate if nests are left unattended. To reduce infestation risks, ensure your home has minimal entry points and ...

The Steel Operations segment consists of sheet products including hot roll, cold roll, and coated steel, long products including structural steel beams ... joists, girders, and steel deck ...

NUE’s steel mills segment produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams ... steel joists and joist girders, steel decks ...