How to Reinforce Ceiling Joists to Handle Heavy Loads
In addition, I would add another 2x6 under the existing 2x6 and use adhesive to sister onto the 2x12 but also under the existing 2x6. In this situation, I would use double 2x joist hangers at …
Deck Joist Span Chart - Fine Homebuilding
Decks get wet and may be framed with incised treated lumber so spans may have to be adjusted. Until a few years ago, the IRC didn’t have deck joist span tables. But the 2015 IRC included a …
How to Calculate Deck Cantilevers - Fine Homebuilding
Needless to say, there’s a lot more to joists than simply choosing the right lumber. But that’s still the best place to start. Dried lumber makes building easier. Most decks are framed with …
Thermally Broken Studs - Fine Homebuilding
For a more in-depth look at the practicality and economics of Tstuds vs. conventional framing lumber, read my companion article, “First Look at Tstuds“, at GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. …
How Far Can a Deck Beam Span? - Fine Homebuilding
Deck builders can now refer to Section R507.6 Deck Beams and Table R507.6 Deck Beam Span Lengths to determine the size of 2-ply and 3-ply built-up beams made from 2×6 through 2×12 …
doubled 2x6 joist span - Fine Homebuilding
Dec 12, 2005 · Ditto, with a properly sized beam down the middle doubled 2X6's should be fine. However , instead of sistering and worrying about properly connecting, they seem to still be …
The Right Header for Every Wall - Fine Homebuilding
Engineered-lumber manufacturers provide header-span tables similar to the ones listed in the IRC, making it easy to size them. I’ve used engineered lumber as single-ply headers, multi-ply …
Drying Wet Framing Lumber - Fine Homebuilding
There are 4 tools you can use to dry your wet framing lumber. Time, Air movement, De-humidification, and Heat. 1. Time. Given enough time (assuming it’s not getting wet again) that …
Laminated PT 2X6's for deck posts - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 30, 2006 · Laminated PT 2X6’s for deck posts johnnyd | Posted in Construction Techniques on March 30, 2006 06:01am Alot of pole barn builders (ala Morton) use laminated 2X6 treated …
Dimensional shrinkage of pressure treated lumber.
Dec 3, 2019 · I’m building a deck to an existing elevation using 2 x 8 pressure treated lumber. It measures 7 1/2″ and the wood has a moisture content that ranges anywhere from 30% to 50% …