The Hole Truth: How to Properly Place, Cut and Drill Holes in TJI’s
2022年6月27日 · Improperly located holes in I-joists are some of the leading causes of failed inspections. This leaves some builders intimidated by the thought of cutting or drilling in the OSB web of I-joists, but TJI joists are quite versatile when it comes to hole placement. For this webinar, Trus Joist Territory Manager Steve Rudowsky goes hands-on in his ...
Correcting a bouncy I-joist floor - Fine Homebuilding
2004年11月1日 · Use two 8d sinkers (or similar-size gun nails) and some construction adhesive at each connection. Space the nails far enough apart to prevent splitting the I-joist flange. I suspect that the second-floor framing has strapping attached to it and performs better because of this rather than just because of the ceiling drywall.
Making my own TJI joists? - Fine Homebuilding
2010年2月10日 · I need some TJI joists for construction of a house with a large, open plan, living/dining room. The joists are for the ceiling/second floor. I have the specs for the joists (TJI 210). Unfortunately, here in Israel these joists are not available. Is there any reason that I couldn't make them myself? I can get OSB (11 mm) from North Amaerica here. It looks easy enough, …
Blocking fo TJI floor joists - Fine Homebuilding
1999年1月18日 · two questions regarding blocking with TJI floor joists: 1. Is blocking needed under a load bearing wall that rests mid-span without a bearing wall underneath? If so how is it done? There doesn't seem to be a good way to attach two pieces of TJI at a right angle, short of using hangers. 2. How do you block under toilets, parallel partition walls ...
TJI's vs. Floor Truss - Fine Homebuilding
2008年12月31日 · TJI’s vs. Floor Truss. I’m designing a house for a client and I’m debating on using TJI’s or floor trusses. It’s a basement house and the A/C loads will be small enough I feel like the duct lines can be run through either floor system…a little more work for TJI’s cutting holes etc. but I wonder if it will be less prone to squeeks.
6 Ways to Stiffen a Bouncy Floor - Fine Homebuilding
6 Ways to Stiffen a Bouncy Floor. Solid options for reducing joist deflection include added blocking, sistered joists, built-up beams, and more. By Mike Guertin, David Grandpré Issue 184. Synopsis: Bouncy floors are one of the most vexing problems faced in houses, both new and old. Contributing editor Mike Guertin teams up with structural ...
How to Repair a Butchered Floor Joist - Fine Homebuilding
2012年11月29日 · Recently when replacing a cracked 36X60 fiberglass shower I discovered the plumber had cut 4 inches out the top chord and field of the TJI floor joist. This was the likely cause of the crack in this shower pan in a house only 5 years old when we bought it. The joist was encased in spray foam so it was invisable to the home inspection we had done.
Floor-Framing Design - Fine Homebuilding
Design information for TJI 110-560 joists. Designing the framing system for engineered lumber is a little different from dimensional lumber. While dimensional lumber, still the most common way to frame, is usually 1½ in. by 9¼ in. or 11¼ in. (or sometimes 7¼ in. or 5½ in.), engineered lumber comes in various widths, in depths of 9½ in ...
Floor Framing Hung Off a Ledger - Fine Homebuilding
Hanging a floor system off balloon-framed walls isn't too different from platform framing. By Tim Biebel. The floor system is comprised of Weyerhaeuser’s TJI joists, Microllam LVLs for ledgers, Timberstrand LSL Rim Board, and Huber’s Advantech flooring. Microllams are used where joist hangers are needed to support the TJIs and the LSL rim ...
How to reinforce I joists? - Fine Homebuilding
2002年10月18日 · The builders source recommended 14″ lengths of 2×4 with ends of the 2×4’s nailed to the top and bottom flanges. One length of 2×4 would be nailed to each side of each I joist down the length of the room. Then 14″x14″ plywood panels could be nailed to the 2×4 thus spanning the space between the joists. This makes no sense to me for ...