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   FramerPa_ | Mar 31, 2000 01:32am | #2

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   the markings are for laying out framing members such as joists at 19.2" centers. My company tried a spec using this spacing, needless to say the floor was like a trampoline. we ended up doubling every joist to take the bounce out of the floor.

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   Guest_ | Mar 31, 2000 07:17am | #3

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   the marks that you are talking about are used mainly when you are using truss joists to joist your floor. That is the most common spacing on these engineered joists. Hope this will help you...ps if you use this spacing use 3/4 sheeting or better.

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   Paul_Geiger | Apr 05, 2000 04:25am | #4

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   its for engn flor joist like silent floor usually at 19 and 3/16

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   michael_yaker | Apr 06, 2000 03:50am | #5

   *19.2*5=96 which basically means adding 1 joist per 8 ft to a 2 foot layout but not going to a 16 inch layout

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   Guest_ | Apr 06, 2000 03:50am | #6

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   I remember this being brought up before, but I can't find the thread. What are the small diamond marks on my tape measure at 19 3/16 increments?
   Thanks,
   Ken

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   Guest_ | Mar 28, 2000 10:55pm | #1

   *ken, that's (19.2 inches) , another common spacing for framing members (12inch...16inch....19.2 inch....24inch ) yada, yadathere's another one too, ( 13.7 inches), but it's not marked on your tape....you will find these in a lot of span tables for sizing joists and rafters..