Carpentry for Vocational Schools - A Teacher's handbook (GTZ, 252 p.): 12. CEILING: 12.3. Joining ceiling joists

Carpentry for Vocational Schools - A Teacher's handbook (GTZ, 252 p.)

12. CEILING

		(introduction...)
		12.1. Ceiling joists
		12.2. Purpose of the ceiling joists
		12.3. Joining ceiling joists
		12.4. Ceiling joists used as part of a roof truss
		12.5. Hanger
		12.6. Manhole
		12.7. Stairway

Ceiling joists can only be joined on wallframes. The butt joint is used in this case. You have to nail both pieces.

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