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Does floor joist height increase with length of joist?
Not really. All joists will be the same whether you are working on a 1st or second floor, so your floor does not have a bunch of different levels. Usually we use 2 x 12 lumber, doubling joists which have walls above them or decreasing the spacing if you are at the limits of the span. example you have a 22' span in a garage with living area above it, you would use 2 x 12 with 12" on center spacing.
What can you span with a 2x4?
That depends upon its use, snow load if rafter - location As a ceiling joist/floor joist only around 6' depending upon species of wood & grade Also depends upon spacing, 12" 16" or 24" OC
What is the maximum span for a 9 12 microlam used as a floor joist on 16 inch centers?
unless you got a great deal on them, it would never make $$$ sense to use a microlam in lieu of a TJI joist or dimensional lumber. . .microlam is too costly if you have them on hand, I would call the manufacturer. . .they should be able to give you the numbers or send you a book with the span charts
How do you calculate the floor joist sizes?
You can use a table or use one of the many software packages available. You need to know the area that the joists will support and have some idea of the weight of the contents that will be placed on the floor. IRC or IBC code books are available at the library.
What type of hardwood floor can be laid on concrete heated floor?
An engineered hardwood floor can be floated or glued-down directly to the floor.Someone has changed the original question, or added it to this question, for what reason I have no clue.Question; Can you put underfloor heating under hardwood floorsYes, thousands of homes have radiant heat that runs in between the floor joist of a home.This is done underneath the floor and sub floor and if you where in the basement, when you look up between the floor joist, you would see the heat lines. This is accomplishedwith the use of a boiler. The lines do not throw off massive heat that would cause the hardwood floor to warp or buckle.
How do I repair a towel rack without a molly bolt when the hole is located over a joist?
Use a longer screw and go into the joist.
How to build a platform over a sharply sloped floor?
How much slope and how long of a run? For short distance, up to 12 feet, and 12 inches of drop, you cut a 2x12 at the right slope and use them for the floor joist. For longer runs or greater slope, Use 2x6 level and use 2x4 legs under them.
What size wax ring should you use if your toilet flange is just below floor level?
Jumbo with plastic embedded extension ring.
What type of buffing pad should you use on a laminate floor?
You should not buff a laminate floor.
How do you reinforce a floor that moves when someone heavy walks on it?
Reinforcing a floor that moves when someone heavy walks on it can be done by adding additional support beams or joists underneath the floor. You can also use bridging or blocking between the existing joists to add stability. It's important to identify the specific areas that are moving and target those for reinforcement.
Do non load bearing walls run parallel to ceiling joist or perpendicular?
Non load bearing walls can run any direction in a house. The thing that makes a wall load bearing is that it supports the weight of the structure and is usually at the endpoint of an upper floor joist. Sometimes these walls will be built out of 2"x6" lumber instead of 2"x4" as in regular walls.
Are floor buffers dangerous to use?
Floor buffers can be dangerous to use if you do not read the instrauctions and do not work with the floor buffer carefully and safely. but it should be safe if you do
