Title: Install the ceiling joists.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Framing a Ceiling

Installation should include

- crowning and installing joists, according to layout
- using the appropriate fasteners.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where should joists be installed, 16 inches or 24 inches OC? Why?
- What determines the size of ceiling joists?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27112 Roof Framing describes the most common roof types and introduces basic roof framing components. Includes instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Covers stick-built and truss-built roofs, and includes the basics of roof sheathing installation.