Learn about the strategies home builders are using to combat the impact of supply... More
Q. I need to run wires through Boise Cascade I-joists. The joists come with prepunched holes, but the holes don’t line up. I’d like to drill some 1-inch holes in the joist webs. Are there any limitations on where these holes can be drilled? More
A Cape Cod builder tells how to frame flat, squeak-free floors with wood I-joists. More
Drywall codes; back-priming discussion; CAD for Macs; sizing I-joists for clear spans; safety reminder; more More
The decline in the quality of solid-sawn lumber has led manufacturers to develop a growing variety of engineered lumber substitutes. We look at some of the new materials that are finding their way on to residential job sites. 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
