Before holes are bored the timbers are selected, measured, and cut. They are then laid in position, nailed
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temporarily and the bore holes located. Bore hole locations are rechecked, then bored (para 2-9e)
Purlins for large roofs are continuous members which rest on the trusses. In small roof construction short
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For residential construction in the U.S. studs are normally installed on 16-inch centers. In TO type
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construction, studs are frequently spaced as much as 8 feet on center, in which case girts must be used to
provide stiffness to the wall and nailing bases for the siding (para 2-11b).
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