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Structural Components of a House Index

Structural Components of a House

  The links below contain general information regarding the structural components of a typical single family home in Florida.  The primary components are presented along with discussions of various types of that component.  There are numerous materials and methods of home building, and not all methods or materials are mentioned here.  However, the information will be applicable to many homes and various other structures.  

FOUNDATIONS (Footings)

Continuous Footings

Monolithic Footings

Isolated Footings

Piles and Grade Beams

 

FLOOR STRUCTURES

Concrete Slabs on Grade

Prefabricated Wood Trusses

Framed Sawn or Engineered Lumber

   

LOAD BEARING WALLS (Interior and Exterior)

Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU or 'Block')

Wood (Stick) Framed

     

ROOF STRUCTURES

Prefabricated Wood Roof Trusses

Hand Framed

Roof (and Floor) Decking/Sheathing