I like to install the blocking as I sheet, once I get the sheeting up to the beam I cut all the blocks from on the plywood rather than trying to climb on the joists Hopefully helpful, Blocking is NEVER fun unfortunately:(
I got a new build home and the second floor is making too much sound. Builder told me they have used the web truss and sound is acceptable, for me the noise is too much and the floor bounce too. It sound during normal walk by average weight adult. Please suggest what can be done to fix the second floor. Builder is telling all is normal, but it is not
The joist under the spot where it squeaks when you walk over it may have warped or bowed, and the nail is no longer holding the subfloor tight to the joist. Find the spot, and you will have locate the nearest I-joist, and use a screw to screw it down tight. Use a breakaway screw so that there is no screw head showing after you are done, and use some putty or filler to fill up the hole to make it less noticeable.
They are “wet set” as the foundation wall is poured. Once the concrete is in the form you simply place the strap in the concrete, and then it dries it in place. I’ll post a video shortly to show it.
Here’s a video you can see how they are set in the concrete. They are right on the outside edge when wet set: ruclips.net/user/shortsr33fs9g94Kg?feature=share
I-joists are stronger than dimensional lumber of the same size, and you can get them in longer lengths than dimensional lumber. I-joists are also flat, no warps or bows, so you won't have squeaks your floors. The disadvantage is that in the event of the fire, the I-joist will burn much faster, since there is less material in the OSB than in a solid piece of dimensional lumber.
LVLs for stiffeners? On a bearing wall. Wow, Probably a new designer.
I like to install the blocking as I sheet, once I get the sheeting up to the beam I cut all the blocks from on the plywood rather than trying to climb on the joists
Hopefully helpful, Blocking is NEVER fun unfortunately:(
Thanks, Jarod! I’ll definitely do that on my next build. Very smart suggestion.
You know you can just throw a couple sheets on top and walk on them right...so while someone starts sheeting you can do blocking.
Always add pl glue to ends of your blocking, it will reduce squeaks
I did forget to do that on my ends. Luckily nothing to noticeable yet. Any suggestions for helping it after the fact? @stevegagnon9451
@@beefersonranchWY you can try to add some to each side
@@beefersonranchWY I’ve done the same mistake
LVLs for blocking? Doesn't sound cheap. Was this the inspector's call or maybe a county/state requirement?
Engineered plans called for it.
Bridging takes time. Use all scrap
Kind of hate right now. My structures basically held together by the ring shank nails...
I got a new build home and the second floor is making too much sound. Builder told me they have used the web truss and sound is acceptable, for me the noise is too much and the floor bounce too. It sound during normal walk by average weight adult. Please suggest what can be done to fix the second floor. Builder is telling all is normal, but it is not
The joist under the spot where it squeaks when you walk over it may have warped or bowed, and the nail is no longer holding the subfloor tight to the joist. Find the spot, and you will have locate the nearest I-joist, and use a screw to screw it down tight. Use a breakaway screw so that there is no screw head showing after you are done, and use some putty or filler to fill up the hole to make it less noticeable.
Aww thanks for supporting me I came up with floor framing
How are those tie down straps secured to the footings? Could you please show that?
They are “wet set” as the foundation wall is poured. Once the concrete is in the form you simply place the strap in the concrete, and then it dries it in place. I’ll post a video shortly to show it.
Here’s a video you can see how they are set in the concrete. They are right on the outside edge when wet set: ruclips.net/user/shortsr33fs9g94Kg?feature=share
Just curious: are these I-joists stronger than straight LVLs as joists? Or just more cost effective?
I-joists are stronger than dimensional lumber of the same size, and you can get them in longer lengths than dimensional lumber. I-joists are also flat, no warps or bows, so you won't have squeaks your floors.
The disadvantage is that in the event of the fire, the I-joist will burn much faster, since there is less material in the OSB than in a solid piece of dimensional lumber.
Why you notch it like that?
It acts as a web stiffener when it’s notched to slide into the joist. Structurally it is stronger that way.