A __________ is the framing member used to stiffen the ends of floor joists where they rest on the sill.

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The band joist is the framing member used to stiffen the ends of floor joists where they rest on the sill. The bottom plate is the horizontal framing member at the bottom of a wall stud, a rafter is a sloping beam that supports a roof, and a leader refers to a specific type of plumbing component for draining water.

A __________ Is the Framing Member Used to Stiffen the Ends