Structural

Sistering

Structural · definition

Fastening a new joist/rafter alongside a damaged or undersized one to restore or add capacity. A common, code-acceptable structural repair when done properly.

Source: Wikipedia — Joist (Sistering)

Where this comes up

  • Joist

    One of the repetitive horizontal members that support a floor or ceiling, spanning between beams or walls. Joist size, spacing, and direc…

  • Rafter

    A sloped structural member running ridge to wall that supports the roof deck in stick-framed (non-truss) roofs.

  • Slab Jacking / Mudjacking

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

  • 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…

  • Slab-on-Grade

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

  • Shoring

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

  • Soil Report / Geotechnical

    An engineer's investigation of soil conditions guiding foundation design. Required for additions on questionable soils or significant str…

  • Shear Wall

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

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