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When shopping around for a steel building, whether it be for a barn or garage, you should know the terms and words used in the industry. An educated consumer is rarely taken advantage of.   

We have put together this glossary in hopes of educating you the consumer.
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Jack Beam A beam used to support another beam or rafter to eliminate a column support.
Jack Truss Truss used to support another beam, truss or rafter to eliminate a column support.
Jamb A side column of a doorway or opening.
Jib Crane A cantilevered boom or horizontal beam with hoist and trolley. This lifting machine may pick up loads in all or part of a circle around the column to which it is attached.
Joist Beam for supporting the floor or roof.
Joistmaster Long-bay structural system, composed of built-up frames and long-span joists.

 



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