Why would you use a double floor joist.
Doubling up every other floor joist.
If we use strong enough gussets and fasteners we know that the top and bottom joists will deflect by exactly the same amount when loaded.
I don t think doubling up a 16 2x8 will all of a sudden span 30.
What are double floor joists.
If you double those joists you can span 12 feet 3 inches.
The main reason for doubling up floor joists is to double the strength of a single floor joist.
This allows you to install continue reading double floor joists.
Long spans of joists in newer homes may wobble or bounce from foot traffic.
2x4 s actual size spaced 16 on center running the width of the building uninterrupted with the ends resting on top of the wall top plate.
How to make floor joists stronger.
Double floor joists are two joists side by side that are usually nailed or screwed together along the length.
Therefore following static s advice about doubled up strength if i double up all the c24 47x170 joists to make 94x170 it seems that they should be more than adequate.
What are they and why use them.
After several centuries of service floor joists in older homes may sag or crack.
Not even a 12 micro will span that far.
I would think the doubled up s would span further because you can attach one to the other more thoroughly.
Does this seem correct please.
Each joist is strong enough to support my weight 175lbs concentrated in a 1 segment of the joist and.