What point load means
A point load is weight concentrated in one spot, such as a post bearing on a beam or a beam bearing on a wall, rather than spread along it.
Also called concentrated load.
Where it matters on a general contracting job
Every point load needs a solid path down to the foundation. When you add a post for a new beam, follow that load all the way down and price blocking or a new footing if it lands on nothing.
Work it out
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