Whether you are designing a single or multi-story structure, Vulcraft manufactures a complete range of efficient, cost-effective steel joists that can add value, strength, and style to your structure.

The Birdsmouth Joint (also called the birds beak cut or birds beak joint) is a small triangular shaped cut out at the base of a roofing joist that allows the joist to sit nicely on top of the wall plate (top of the wall before the roof starts).

In light frame construction, a birdsmouth joint or bird's beak cut is a woodworking joint that is generally used to connect a roof rafter to the top plate of a supporting wall. [1]

Sep 13, 2021 · A birdsmouth joint is a triangle-shaped notch, or groove cut into a rafter, allowing it to sit at the correct angle on top of a supporting timber, stud, or wall. This joint is also called a bird’s beak joint or a bird’s beak cut. Think about it this way. You’ve got a stud standing upright.

We manufacture a complete range of special profile steel joist products, including bowstring, arched, scissor, double-pitched, and single-pitched steel joists. Roof and floor metal deck options include B deck, N deck, form deck and composite deck.

Vulcraft's standard joists and joist girders are versatile and cost-effective structural components used in a wide range of building projects where heavy loads and large spans need to be accommodated, such as industrial buildings, warehouses, and commercial structures.

The floor joists on the lowest floor of the structure in a house send loads down to the girder beam or foundation walls. Joists on all other floors send loads to either perimeter walls – usually 2x4s or 2x6s – or a center load-bearing wall that is also stud-framing or girder beam.

While cuts, notches and holes in solid lumber joists, rafters, blocking and beams are to comply with Section R502.8.1, cantilevered portions of rafters must comply with Section R802.7.1.1. This section is specific to this type of cut.

Joists are essential components of construction and remodeling, providing critical support for ceilings, floors, decks and other weight-bearing surfaces. At Lowe's, we feature joists in a …