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This illustrated guide has diagrams that show how a typical wood-frame floor is built, from floor joists to subfloor and the sill plate.
Floor Joist Framing for Partitions, Openings, and Overhangs. The floor framing plan below shows examples where some features extend beyond the outside of the foundation (like a bay window). There are two framing options, depending on the direction of the floor joists.
Draw up a basic floor framing plan. Before you begin cutting or measuring, grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor. Your sketch should depict the floor's basic shape and layout, complete with any additional features like alcoves, nooks, and staircases.
There are many materials you can use when floor framing: standard dimensional lumber, heavy timber, open web joists, wooden I-joists, etc. Learn how to navigate all of these various materials, and how to make the decisions that will lead you to a well-designed floor frame.
Want to learn about house framing, but find the terminology confusing? Read this handy guide to common house framing terms.
On our plans we draw lines for each joist, header, in-floor beam and any special framing details for the house. By using a different colored pencil for each joist length, we can use the plan for accurate material ordering later.
Floor Joists The main subfloor framing members that support the floor span. Joist are usually made of engineered wood I-beams or 2x8 (or larger) lumber.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of floor framing, detailing the essential elements and techniques involved in constructing a solid foundation for a house. It covers the materials and components, floor framing techniques, house framing stages, and flooring system components.
Floor Framing Starts with the Mudsills If you want to get the first-floor platform right, squaring and leveling the mudsills is a critical first step.
“Healthy Framing”—what you need to know about how framing affects your body; and what you can do to minimize those effects. If you’re a novice with no framing experience, you’ll see the basics of framing shown in a simple, step-by-step style that makes it easy to learn. Where possible, I included both photographs and drawings