joist
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The home was badly damaged and every roof joist was left burnt by the fire.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2022
Put it in a ceiling joist or reinforced that particular area.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2022
This same corrosion can be happening with any of the joist hangers and other structural framing connectors.
From Washington Post • May 24, 2022
This corrosion can also occur among the joist hangers and other metal framing connectors used in your deck’s construction.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022
He sized up a plank and laid it against what was left of a joist.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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