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Typically you would not put hardwood flooring directly over the joists. You should first put down a subfloor.
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Can hardwood run parallel to JOISTS?
If you're installing hardwood floor boards over a strong 3/4 inch plywood sub-floor, then yes, you can install the hardwood floor parallel to the joists. If your sub-floor is weak, then you should fix the subfloor.
What weight will a tongue and groove floor hold?
The variables include the support mechanism under the floor (ie: spacing & size of floor joists, structural strength of the tonque and groove flooring material, (ie: is it pine, birch, maple, etc.) and how thick will the flooring be?
Will a floor with true 2x10 joists along with a .75 hardwood floor 15' span and 16oc support a 5'x5' area carrying 900lbs?
That only shows to be 36lbs per s/f...........should be fine..
What supports the load of floor joists in a large room?
Floor joists in standard U.S. residential construction are supported on the outer walls by a foundation, typically cement block or concrete. Between outer walls, support may be necessary in the form of a support beam resting on posts which transfers load to a concrete pier.
What is thickness of sub floor needed?
The thickness of subfloor needed generally depends on how far apart your floor joists are located. In most cases, floor joists are 16" center-to-center and the most common thickness of subfloor is 3/4". Some homes will have 1/2". If your floor joists are farther apart, you will need correspondingly thicker subfloor to adequately support weight between the wider joists. Your city's building codes department will be able to specify what you need (some cities may have differing requirements).Another factor might be the kind of flooring you will install. For carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood and other non-rigid flooring types, the 1/2" or 3/4" will be adequate. For tile, the Tile Institute of America recommends no less than 3/4" subfloor on 16" centers floor joists - but with 1/4" backerboard installed on top of subfloor. See their website or contact your city codes department for specifics on a different span of joists.
How much weight can A DECK SUPPORT?
It depends on how the deckis "engineered". Some could be built that are barely able to support their own weight. Others could be built strong enough to park your car on them. It depends on the type and dimension of wood used for the joists, the spacing between joists and the length of the span.
How do you Remove and replace sub flooring in mobile home?
You pull up the existing flooring with crowbars and hammers. Then smooth out the bits of wood and staples left sticking out of the joists. Hard work ! Replace with good quality plywood,same thickness when all joists are smooth and you have replaced plumbing, insulation or whatever else you went under to repair.
Why does upstairs shake when walking?
If your house is wood framed with wood joists, the shaking may be caused by floor joists being too small. This will cause the floor to sink whenever a person walks across the room. Floor joists should be size by an experienced carpenter, architect, or engineer to prevent movement.Another cause of floor movement may be insufficient bracing between the floor joists. This will cause sagging and twisting of the joists.There are several solutions that require the skills carpenter. New joists can be added beside the existing joists to strengthen the floor. Another option is to add one or more beams and columns in the room below the floor. Or blocking can be added between existing joists to add support.
What is the cost to replace a rim joist?
In a typical home, the surface flooring (such as wood, carpet or vinyl) rests on a subfloor, which rests on joists -- a series of closely spaced parallel beams that support the floor or ceiling loads. Joists are usually supported by a sill (a long horizontal timber that's the lowest part of the framework and rests on the foundation) or a girder (a large beam that's the main support of the building). When replacing rotted floor joists it's important to be sure the girder and sill are still intact.Typical costs:If only a few joists are rotted primarily at the bottom, they can be repaired using a process known as "sistering" -- after the rot is cleaned away and the timber treated to prevent more problems, a new joist is laid beside the old one and fastened to it. Total costs will depend on the extent of the damage and the ease of access to the joists (through a basement or crawlspace), but in general sistering averages $100 -$300 or more per joist, and could run $1,000 -$3,000or more to repair a tilted, wavy or bouncy floor under an average room.If the floor joists are extensively damaged, it will be necessary to support the house with jacks while the joists are removed and replaced. In many cases, the sill may also be rotted and need replacing. Costs can run $10,000 -$30,000 or more for a typical home, depending on its size, the extent of the extent of the damage and the ease of access to install jacks and replace the timbers. If the damage is limited to just one section of floor joists, the project could run $5,000-$10,000.What should be included:Joists carry the weight of walls, furniture, people, appliances and anything else placed on the flooring they support. Usually wooden floor joists are 2"x8", 2"x10" or 2"x12" timbers -- their size depends on their length, the amount of "load" they're designed to carry and the building codes in effect when the house was constructed. The Family Handyman explains how joists work.If there is sufficient access through a basement or crawlspace, floor joists can be repaired or replaced without significant impact on the rest of the house. However, if there is limited access, all furniture and appliances must be removed from the affected area and the flooring and subfloor torn out. The Family Handyman explains how to "sister" damaged joists and HammerZone.com describes using a jack to raise a slightly sagging floor.Additional costs:Floor joists can be damaged by boring insects such as termites or extended exposure to water. Before you replace damaged floor joists, you must exterminate the insects or improve the drainage and ventilation so the problem won't reoccur. Costs will vary widely depending on the extent and nature of the original problem.Typically floor joists are repaired or replaced working from below, in a basement or crawl space. But if there's limited access to the joists, it may be necessary to work from above, removing the flooring and subflooring to repair or replace any damaged floor joists. Costs will depend on the extent of the damage and the type of replacement subflooring and flooring chosen.
What are the Effect of granite flooring to the human body?
It will hold up the human body if it is placed on it. Technically, the effect will be that it will hold the body off the subflooring and floor joists.
What cause uneven flooring on the second floor of a house?
The structure is "sagging" the floor joists have been installed the wrong way lousy construction practice poor design
What has the author John E Duff written?
John E Duff has written: 'Performance standards for COM-PLY floor joists' -- subject(s): Wood, Flooring, Research
