Rim Joists

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How to Cut and Cobble Rim Joists with Insulating Foam Sealant
Join Tyler Grace and his crew as they work on insulation and air-sealing in the basement of the Loctite 2nd Chance House.
Splicing Deck Joists Over a Beam
When joining deck joists over a center beam, overlapping them is the simplest, but butting them over the center beam will allow you to maintain one continuous line of fasteners.
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.
Deck Footings in Rocky Ground
When it's not possible to dig frost-depth footings, a freestanding deck may be the best option.
Podcast Episode 65 — Of Mice and Matt
Summer upstairs ventilation, OSB vs plywood, and insulating rim joists.
How to Insulate Your Rim Joists
Use spray foam or rigid foam to insulate and air-seal this commonly ignored part of the house
The Best Way to Insulate a Rim Joist
Stop energy losses with a spray-foam kit.
Z-flashing Retrofit
Living in North America’s northernmost rain forest has forced me to become good at repairing rotten rim joists. One part of the job that always gave me a hard time…
How to Replace a Rotted Mudsill
Use simple lifting techniques and reliable flashing details to make this an easy and permanent repair.

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