Building Structure

Question 1

A framing member crossing and supporting the ends of joists, studs or rafters so as to transfer the weight to parallel units.

Answer 1

Header

Question 2

A beam, joist or rafter supporting one end of a header at the edge of an opening in a floor or roof frame

Answer 2

Trimmer

Question 3

A relatively short beam, joist, rafter supported by a wall at one end and by a header at the other.

Answer 3

Tailpiece

Also called stringer

Question 4

Any of a series of small, repetitive parallel beams for supporting floors, ceilings or flat roofs.

Answer 4

Joists