joist

Example Sentences

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Water that enters alongside the fasteners creates larger and larger cracks over time, allowing more water to enter the joist, ultimately causing premature failure.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2023

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

The hide shrank and pulled joist and rafter tight together, and the leather ropes became hard as iron and nearly imperishable.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck