5 Questions
What are the two prime functions of a ceiling joist?
To tie the walls together and support the ceiling
When is ceiling joist framing undertaken?
After the walls are erected
What are ceiling joists attached to?
The wall plate at the top of the walls
What additional function can a ceiling joist serve in a top floor structure?
Support a flat roof
How does the joist-and-rafter configuration help in a sloped roof construction?
It prevents the sloped roof from pushing the walls outward
Study Notes
Ceiling Joist Functions
- Ties the walls of a structure or room together to form a box configuration
- Supports the ceiling of the structure or room
Ceiling Joist Framing
- Undertaken after the walls are erected
- Involves installing horizontal beams that run parallel from one wall to the opposite wall of the structure
Ceiling Joist Attachment
- Attached to the top of the wall at the wall plate
- May also support a flat roof, in addition to the ceiling, at the top floor of a structure
Sloped Roof Construction
- Each joist support is attached to a roof rafter, the angled roof support beams
- The joist-and-rafter configuration prevents the sloped roof construction from pushing the walls of the structure outward
Learn about the functions and installation process of ceiling joists, which are horizontal beams that tie the walls of a structure together and support the ceiling. Understand the importance of ceiling joists in construction.
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