Member Types

There are 8 member types to choose from in isDesign®. They are shown as follows:

Floor joist

Joist members used to frame in a floor system. Products include I-joist, solid sawn lumber, LVL (occasionally)

Dropped Beam

Drop beam is flush to the top of the wall plate height.

Roof Joist

Joist members used to frame in a roof system. Products include I-joist, solid sawn lumber, LVL (occasionally)

Flush Beam

Sits on top of the wall plate and is typically flush within the floor system

Freestanding Column

Not included in a wall frame, and does not have tributary wind load applied.

Flush Roof Beam

Frames flush into the roof system, whether it is flat or sloped.

Stud/Column in Wall

Is a stud/column that has tributary wind load applied, considering tributary load from surrounding wall studs.

Opening Header

A structural member supporting load from above for a window or door frame.