an obvious variation of the arrangement illustrated in fig8 the rib 20 may be secured to the plank member using any number of different fastener techniques as an example the rib 20 may have a threaded shank 62 which engages the plank member 15 fig9 illustrates a cross section view of one embodiment of the framing system 10 whereby each plank member 15 has a recess 65 which is covered by an overhang 70 in an adjacent plank member 15 u2032 such an arrangement promotes retention of the plank member 15 within the frame member 25 fig1 illustrates a side view of the framing system 10 whereby the rib 20 of the plank member 15 is aligned to be engaged with a plurality of frame members 25 a complete framing system 10 may be comprised of a plurality of plank members 15 arranged side by side over a plurality of spaced apart frame members 25 in one embodiment illustrated in fig1 the plank member 115 may have a tongue 117 on one side and a groove 119 on the other side which engage a mating groove 119 u2032 in plank member 115 u2032 and a mating tongue 117 u2032 associated with plank member 115 u2033 it should be appreciated that one focal point of the subject invention is the interlocking ribs and receptor pockets the plank member may embrace a variety of different designs to satisfy the different needs to which the framing system may be subjected fig1 illustrates a plank member 215 having a generally oval cross section with ribs 220 similar to those previously discussed extending therefrom the material of the plank member discussed herein may be wood composite wood metal plastic or a.