If your porch ceiling is unfinished and you can see the beams and joists (like in the above photo), determining this is much easier. A 2x6 or (preferably) 2x8 joist can safely support the ...

Knowing how to make a loft hatch bigger can make your loft space more accessible, both for people and for bulky items such as boxes, which will be important if you want to make your smartest loft ...

If you've always wanted an indoor hanging chair, learning how to hang a chair from the ceiling is much easier than you might think.

The "span" of a joist is the distance between supports, which can include walls, beams, or other joists. Joists are generally rated to span up to 16 or 20 feet, depending on the joist type, size, and ...

I-Joists and open metal web joists When working on domestic property electrical contractors are likely to encounter a variety of types of floor and ceiling joists.

Bison Innovative Products, in collaboration with DAP Global Inc., has launched its Level.Up Adjustable Deck Pedestal Joist Support System as a method to eliminate the need to dig, pour and level ...

This article was originally published with the title “Handy Tables of Dimensions of Joists and Rafters for Common Purposes” in SA Supplements Vol. 36 No. 925supp (September 1893), p. 14784 doi ...

The Level.Up Pedestal System consists of four components that stack and nest together to support the deck's joist substructure. The telescoping Adjustable Pedestal can be easily raised or lowered ...