Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Dragon Beam 45-Degree Corner Joist Cantilever Assembly

4x8 diagonal dragon beam, 4x6 diagonal tail tie, 2x8 cantilever outriggers, heavy structural corner post

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 74 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
The inward backspan must maintain at least a 2:1 ratio relative to the exterior corner projection to prevent leverage uplift.
Verify the corner column directly beneath the fulcrum point has adequate bearing load transfer to the foundation.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Dragon Beam 45-Degree Corner Joist Cantilever Assembly

4x8 diagonal dragon beam, 4x6 diagonal tail tie, 2x8 cantilever outriggers, heavy structural corner post

Time: 3 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
13 parts and 74 fasteners in 6 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a spanners and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
The inward backspan must maintain at least a 2:1 ratio relative to the exterior corner projection to prevent leverage uplift.
Verify the corner column directly beneath the fulcrum point has adequate bearing load transfer to the foundation.