Now you are ready to cut and install the floor joists.
Installing floor joists for second floor.
Once you have done this you can replace or install your floorboards normally confident that you can rely on your joists to hold your floor together.
Put the floor joists on the layout marks on the sill plate.
Repeat the process as many times as necessary to have joists at roughly 16 inch intervals underneath your floor.
Here s a how to guide on joist hanger installation.
Once the floor joists are in place it s time to install the subfloor which is typically 3 4 inch tongue and groove plywood or oriented strand board osb.
The 2x12 lumber that i picked up a few weeks ago is perfect.
For most jobs 2 in 5 1 cm x 10 in 25 cm boards are an ideal size.
The joists are so straight that i can t hardly find the crown in the lumber.
The rim joist sits vertically on top of the sill plate along the outside of the frame to create a lip for the main floor joists.
When installed properly joist hangers will keep your deck or floors sturdy and durable.
Measure the distance between the rim joists.
If you have sagging cracked or twisted joists which can happen in older houses this project will provide the extra support the floor needs.
You ll use the same size lumber to assemble the rim joists as you will for the main floor joists.
This article provides step by step instructions and pictures on how to make structural repairs by sistering floor joists alongside weak joists.