Installing Floor Joists With mudsills and support beams in place, fill in the joists to complete the floor framing.

To solve your bouncy floor problem, try one of these 6 effective ways to stiffen up floor joists and keep china cabinets from rattling.

Sep 5, 2024 · Building code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how to use the code tables to cantilever deck joists accurately, safely, and effectively.

Frame a Strong, Stable Floor With I-Joists Engineered floor joists are straighter, faster, and flatter, but they aren't installed the same way as dimensional lumber.

Choosing I-joists or floor trusses appropriately will increase the design potential and structural integrity of the homes you build.

Adding a second joist of the same size alongside each existing joist, also known as sistering the joists, stiffens a floor. When headroom permits, sistering with taller joists provides more bang for the buck …

There are many materials you can use when floor framing: standard dimensional lumber, heavy timber, open web joists, wooden I-joists, etc. Learn how to navigate all of these various materials, and how …

Learn how to insulate rim joists effectively with rigid or spray foam (not fiberglass or mineral wool) to prevent air leaks and moisture issues.

How Far Can a Deck Joist Span? The latest building codes include deck joist span tables, but cantilevered joists can make calculations tricky.

How to Insulate a Floor over a Crawlspace Use a combination of batts, continuous rigid foam, and a vapor barrier to safely insulate this tricky space.