Put the floor joists on the layout marks on the sill plate.
Installing floor joists for second floor.
Now you are ready to cut and install the floor joists.
When installed properly joist hangers will keep your deck or floors sturdy and durable.
The joists are so straight that i can t hardly find the crown in the lumber.
Once the floor joists are in place it s time to install the subfloor which is typically 3 4 inch tongue and groove plywood or oriented strand board osb.
The lengths should be the same because you took the time to make the sill plates square and parallel to each other cut the floor joists.
Step 5 finishing up.
The rim joist sits vertically on top of the sill plate along the outside of the frame to create a lip for the main floor joists.
Measure the distance between the rim joists.
Here s a how to guide on joist hanger installation.
The 2x12 lumber that i picked up a few weeks ago is perfect.
For most jobs 2 in 5 1 cm x 10 in 25 cm boards are an ideal size.
These large 4 by 8 panels fit snugly together to form a structurally sound walking area on which to install the second story walls.
This article provides step by step instructions and pictures on how to make structural repairs by sistering floor joists alongside weak joists.
You ll use the same size lumber to assemble the rim joists as you will for the main floor joists.