Along with the foundation, posts and beams are the backbone of a house frame. A beam is a horizontal support and a post is a vertical support. Together they are used to provide support for the framing ...

It’s best to have one continuous top and tie plate, but that’s not possible on longer walls. When multiple plates are ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ProWood, a leader in premium pressure-treated lumber, announces the launch of TrueFrame™ Joist, the performance-driven deck framing solution ...

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?