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Floor Joist Blocking and Bridging (Bracing): Compared

Floor Joist Blocking and Bridging

Floor joist blocking and bridging are methods to solidify a floor structure. Reinforcing connections are installed between joists to correct the bounce and wobble of a flooring system.  Blocking and bridging creates a better weight distribution among all the joists and reduce the pressure on the joist. What is Floor Joist Blocking? Floor joist blocking … Read more

Floor Trusses vs Floor Joists: Explained

Floor Truss vs Floor Joist

Floor trusses are an assembly of top and bottom chords separated by diagonal braces, while floor joists are horizontal members that connect beams. Floor trusses have a higher load-bearing capacity and provide greater span lengths, reducing the need for additional support. However, they are more expensive than floor joists. Floor Trusses vs Floor Joists – … Read more

Laser Cutting Paper Without Burning

Laser cutting Paper

The most common question when it comes to laser cutting paper is this- “How can you laser cut paper without burning it?” Good process control and optimal parameters are the answers for laser cutting paper with no edge burns. In this article, I have discussed the process of laser cutting paper in detail, along with … Read more