Dimensional Lumber Floors Instruction

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Continuous vs. Single-Span Joists

Continuous joists are stiffer than single-span joists that overlap at the center... More

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Flush-Framed Floor Joists

Install joists higher than the girder to accommodate shrinkage. More

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Setting Mudsills on Out-of-Level Foundations

Grinding down highs is an option, but Tim Uhler says that filling in the low spots... More

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Q&A: Long-Span Floor Joists

Q. Would floor trusses or wood I-joists be stronger over a 26-foot span? More

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Plumbing Around Floor Trusses

You can move the trap to work around framing, as long as you keep the trap within... More

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Q&A: Purpose of T&G Plywood

Q: Does tongue-and-groove plywood add extra strength or stiffness to a floor... More

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Q&A: Joist Sizing Rule of Thumb

Q: Is there a simple way to size floor joists? More

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Q&A: Painted Plywood Floors

Q: Can painted plywood be used as both the subfloor and finish floor over 24-inch... More

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Q&A: Taking the Twist Out of Wide Pine Flooring

Q: We build a lot of reproduction Colonial homes and have problems with wide pine... More

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A Builder's Guide to Wood-Destroying Insects

This primer will help you identify the insects that cause damage to houses and specify the right treatment. More

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