Floor Framing Crossword

Lowest member of structure's frame; rests horizontally on foundation and supports floor joists.
High side of curve on edge of framing lumber.
Supporting portion of a structure below the first floor construction, including the footings.
Sheet metal placed on foundation wall under sill to prevent passage of termites into structure.
One of a series of parallel framing members used to support floor and ceiling loads and supported, in turn, by beams and girders.
Resilent, waterproof material used under sill as a seal against air, dirt and insects.
Any large horizontal piece of timber, precast concrete, iron, or other material used to support concentrated loads at particular points along its length.
Bolt embedded in foundation; used to secure sill to foundation.
Framing member into which common joists are fitted forming the box sill; also used to support free ends of joist when framing openings in floor.
Metal stirrup secured to face of structural member to support and align ends of joist flush with member.
Wood or metal pieces fitted in pairs from bottom of one floor joist to top of adjacent joists, and crossed to distribute floor load; solid stock of same size material as joists may be used.
Boards or panels laid directly on floor joists and over which finish floor is laid.
Distance between structural supports such as walls, columns, piers, beams, or girders.