Floor Joists

A Guide to Subfloor Sheathing
For a stable, flat, and squeak-free floor, you'll find that most new products are OSB.
A Sturdy Floor for a Coastal Home
Structural steel and strong connections help a raised floor resist high winds and water.
Strengthening Notched Floor Joists
Beef up joists by fastening plywood or adding bridging or blocking.
Prevent Squeaky Floor Joists
If you live in an older home, you likely deal or have dealt with squeaky floors here and there. Learn how to prevent squeaky floor joists.
Should This Deck Framing Make Me Nervous?
Gaps between the joists and the ledger have a homeowner concerned.
The Science of Simple Spans
How the various code provisions for joist span, blocking, notching, and bearing lengths work together to prevent floors from deflecting.
Rock-Solid Guard-Post Connections
Tested and approved installation details to help you build safer deck railings.
Installing Floor Joists
With mudsills and support beams in place, fill in the joists to complete the floor framing.
Floor Framing Starts with the Mudsills
If you want to get the first-floor platform right, squaring and leveling the mudsills is a critical first step.
Panel Placer
An unexpected garden tool makes it easier to lower subflooring.

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