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What size nail should be used to attach the band joist to a joist when end nailing?
A 20 delta size nail should be used to attach the band joist to a joist when end nailing. A 16 D can also be used.
What size joists should be used for a deck?
For a deck, 2x8 or 2x10 joists are commonly used, depending on the size and load requirements of the deck.
What is the maximum allowable ceiling joist span for a residential building?
The maximum allowable ceiling joist span for a residential building is typically around 16 to 24 feet, depending on the building codes and the size of the joists used.
Raise The Deck?
A platform deck plan is best used for a brick home or a home that has some height to it. If you live in a smaller house, then it is best to go with another type of deck because the size of the deck may not work well. The platform deck should be raised slightly so that it looks like a platform on the house.
How much weight can a ceiling joist hold and what factors should be considered when determining its weight-bearing capacity?
A ceiling joist can typically hold around 40 pounds per square foot. Factors that should be considered when determining its weight-bearing capacity include the type of wood used, the span of the joist, the spacing between joists, and any additional loads such as furniture or people.
Are the nails used by air framing hammers as strong enough for framing floor joist?
No,if the joist is merely butted.The joists must sit on a bearer type of situation or have joist-hanger connectors.
What size open web steel joist be used to span 20 feet with dead load of 20psf and live load of 40 psf?
A DLH will work.
What is a 2 x 12 typically used for in residential construction?
Headers over doors and windows, stairs, floor joist depending on the style and size of the house.
What size LVL should be used for an interior load bearing wall supporting floor load only with a supported joist length of 8' and an overall openining of 11'6 There is no roof load?
Check the engineered load specifications on the manufacturer's website.
How much does it cost to stain a deck?
The cost to stain a deck typically ranges from 500 to 1,500, depending on the size of the deck, the type of stain used, and whether professional services are hired.
How many tuners should there be in a synchro deck?
Depends how many syncros you got and, every deck is used in different ways so you should choose
What is a housing joint used for?
Joist possibly ? A joist is the boards under the floor and above the ceiling that span the room or building. What the floor or ceiling is attached to.
