Title: Install a wood beam/girder.
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III) > Section: Framing Decks and Porches

Installation should ensure that the beam/girder is

- plumb
- straight
- level
- located correctly, at the proper elevation, using appropriate fasteners.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the function of the wood beam or girder?
- How does this beam differ from a typical beam under a house?