2 X 6 Floor Joist. For example a joist made from doubled 2 x 6s can span a distance about 25 percent more than a single 2 x 6 but a 2 x 12 can span about 80 percent more than a 2 x 6 even though it has the same amount of wood as a doubled 2 x 6. Sister another 26 or to put a 28 with the ends cut to a 26 and then use a hanger.
Justingbearing Posted in General Discussion on August 13 2005 0657am Hello What would be better to stiffen a floor. Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more. 1 psf lb f ft 2 4788 Nm 2.
Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbsft 2.
For example a joist made from doubled 2 x 6s can span a distance about 25 percent more than a single 2 x 6 but a 2 x 12 can span about 80 percent more than a 2 x 6 even though it has the same amount of wood as a doubled 2 x 6. Joist span and spacing is set by your local building code. 23 rows We cut custom lengths use LF. Dead load weight of structure and fixed loads 10 lbsft 2.
