The document defines terminology used for framing members in floors, walls and ceilings. It describes vertical nail lamination, which allows using thinner laminated sections to achieve required sizes. Loads are distributed equally between support points, with half the load carried to each support. Floor load width considers the width contributing floor load to a supporting member. Roof load width similarly considers the width contributing roof load distributed to each support. Spans are defined as single or continuous, and bearing area must not be less than required. Alternative materials or methods can be used if they satisfy building code requirements. The main forces on buildings are dead loads from weight, live loads from occupancy, and wind loads.