"Joists" are wooden beams that run horizontally and are used to support floors and ceilings. Above windows and doors, there are "headers". "Studs" are vertical beams, while "rafters" are diagonal beams that extend up to the roof beam.


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1. What are joists used for in real estate construction?
2. Where are headers typically located in a building?
3. What is the purpose of studs in real estate construction?
4. What is the function of rafters in a building?
5. How do joists differ from headers in terms of their orientation?
6. What is the role of studs in supporting the structure of a building?
7. Where do rafters extend to in a building?
8. What are the main materials used to construct joists, headers, studs, and rafters?
10. What are the basic components of a building's structure that are discussed in the text?