Structural

Shoring

Structural · definition

Temporary supports that carry structural load while a permanent member is replaced or repaired (e.g., during beam or wall work).

Source: OSHA — Trenching and Excavation

Where this comes up

  • Beam

    A primary horizontal member that carries loads from joists or framing across a span to posts or walls. Opening up a floor plan usually me…

  • Sill Plate

    The pressure-treated board bolted to the top of the foundation that the framing sits on, anchored against uplift and sliding. Rot or term…

  • Shear Wall

    A braced/sheathed wall that resists lateral wind and seismic forces. Removing or opening one without an engineered replacement compromise…

  • Sistering

    Fastening a new joist/rafter alongside a damaged or undersized one to restore or add capacity. A common, code-acceptable structural repai…

  • Rim Joist / Band Joist

    The joist running around the perimeter of a floor frame, closing the joist ends and transferring loads. A key air-sealing and structural…

  • Slab Jacking / Mudjacking

    Pumping grout or polyurethane beneath a sunken slab to lift and re-level it — common for driveways, walks, and garage floors.

  • Ridge Beam vs. Ridge Board

    A ridge beam structurally carries rafter loads (required for vaulted/cathedral ceilings); a ridge board is only a non-structural nailing…

  • Slab-on-Grade

    A foundation where the concrete floor slab is poured directly on prepared ground with thickened edges. Common in warm climates; relocatin…

Where this term fits in a remodel

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