A Cape Cod builder tells how to frame flat, squeak-free floors with wood I-joists. More
Wood I-joists differ structurally from solid wood, and so do the rules for cutting, supporting, and fastening them. A manufacturer’s field rep tells how to avoid common I-joist framing mistakes. More
Eliminating a dropped beam and a brick pier in a basement remodel required the use... More
This follow-up article to "Mudsill Layout for a Complex Foundation" describes... More
When it comes to laying out a complex foundation, attention to detail makes the... More
Tim Uhler asks, Is it okay to cut a 13-inch high by 9-inch wide rectangular hole... More
If the I-joists are sized and installed properly, the best cure might be adding... More
Q: A client has asked me to build a practical outbuilding with a wood floor system. For simplicity's sake, I'd like to place it on a Sonotube foundation and use continuous-span wood I-joists. The bottom of the I-joists will be about 16 to 24 inches off the ground, and the perimeter joists will be completely protected from the weather by the siding and water table. Is it okay to use I-joists in this situation? More
Just how reliable is the bond between the OSB skin and the EPS (expanded... More
