Don’t Forget the Connectors Structural connectors are designed to hold framing members to the foundation and to one another. They help a building withstand heavy loads, strong winds and earthquakes.

Not all floor joist lumber has the same strength, and even wood of the same species but of a different grade will have different strength characteristics. And you thought this was going to be easy!

Not all floor joist lumber has the same strength, and even wood of the same species but of a different grade will have different strength characteristics. And you thought this was going to be easy!

Not all floor joist lumber has the same strength, and even wood of the same species but of a different grade will have different strength characteristics. And you thought this was going to be easy!

As an example, 2-by-6-inch No. 2 grade wood floor joists set 16 inches apart can span up to 10 feet 4 inches, whereas a 2-by-8-inch floor joist can span 14 feet and a 2-by-10-inch floor joist can ...

As an example, 2-by-6-inch No. 2 grade wood floor joists set 16 inches apart can span up to 10 feet 4 inches, whereas a 2-by-8-inch floor joist can span 14 feet and a 2-by-10-inch floor joist can ...

Bridging consists of two pieces of wood, usually 1-by-4s, nailed diagonally between two floor joists. One end of the first piece is nailed to the top of the joist where it intersects with the ...

Believe me, you’ll be able to design and construct a wood floor that will be as stiff as my back after lifting 16-foot Southern yellow pine joists all day long!

A wood floor joist will deflect or sag near the center of the joist under the weight of the flooring and furniture. When a joist sags, the end that is past the center beam will be pushed up in an ...

Depending on your skills — and if working in small, dark areas is not a problem — then yes, it’s easy to insulate the rim joists. A typical floor joist is a 2- by 10-inch joist set 16 inches ...