Chicago Clamp Company’s Rachel Groat (left) and Rebecca Morey demonstrate the Joist Grip Framing Clamp System on a model at the 2011 AHR Expo. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs ...

The Suspension Clamp System can be bolted in place at strategic locations along joists, offering flexibility in suspension hardware. This system offers a reliable and adaptable solution for mounting ...

Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

Warped deck joists can be a problem, whether you’re building a new deck or resurfacing an old one. Joists dry out, changing the moisture content and causingthem to twist and curl. That makes the ...

Q. I have a floor that has a broken joist under the house. The floor has caved in. How much will it cost to fix? The floor is wood. A. You definitely want to contact a general contractor or handyman ...

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Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, right, congratulates Harold "Red" Thomas, co-founder of Trus Joist International, on the launch of a new firm, RedBuilt, launched Wednesday by a group of former Trus Joist ...