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What’s The Difference Between a Beam and a Joist?
Posted on 26th January 2021 | Posted in Roofing FAQsIn this post, we are going to describe the difference between beams and joists. Beams and joists are the load bearing horizontal elements of a building which hold up the roof. They support the weight of the roof and transfer it to the vertical columns and then into the foundations. What is a beam? A beam is the main load...