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Ceiling Joist Functions and Installation

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What are the two prime functions of a ceiling joist?

To reinforce the roof and prevent wall movement

To act as a decorative element and provide insulation

To tie the walls together and support the ceiling (correct)

To increase the structural integrity and improve ventilation

When is ceiling joist framing undertaken?

After the walls are erected (correct)

Before the walls are erected

It depends on the type of structure being built

Simultaneously with the wall construction

What are ceiling joists attached to?

The floor beams

The foundation of the structure

The roof trusses

The wall plate at the top of the walls (correct)

What additional function can a ceiling joist serve in a top floor structure?

<p>Support a flat roof</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the joist-and-rafter configuration help in a sloped roof construction?

<p>It prevents the sloped roof from pushing the walls outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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

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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.