Laboratory studies show the anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanins â compounds responsible for the cherryâs rich red color â but researchers suspect there are many more anti-inflammatory chemicals in this juicy red fruit. Diet fix: Enjoy a dessert or snack of fresh cherries in season and dried all year long. 8.
A joist is a horizontal structural member used in framing to span an open space, often between beams that subsequently transfer loads to vertical members. When incorporated into a floor framing system, joists serve to provide stiffness to the subfloor sheathing, allowing it to function as a horizontal diaphragm. Joists are often doubled or tripled, placed side by side, where conditions warrant, such as where wall partitions require support. Joists are either made of wood, engineered wood, or ste
A 2x8 up to 12 feet; 2x10 to 15 feet and 2x12 to 18 feet. The larger the deck, the larger the joists. In typical deck construction, with a ledger on one side of the joist and beam on the other, the size of the joists is driven by the size of the deck based on the general maximum spans mentioned above.