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Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-HillCarpentry & Building ConstructionLaying Out Floor Joists

Laying Out Floor Joists


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Safety Notice


Laying Out Floor Joists

Observe safety rules.Make sure tools and equipment are

available. Check materials.Follow the steps described here.


Safety

If you are at a worksite, wear all the required safety equipment.


Tools and Equipment

Tape measure Square Pencil


Procedure

The steps that follow describe how to lay out a floor joist.


Step 1

a. Consult the plans to identify any special needs before you begin joist layout.

b. If no special needs exist, space joists evenly from one side of the house to the other.

c. If special needs do exist, make allowancefor them while laying out the joists.


Step 2

To begin the layout:a. Measure from the corner of the sill plate.

b. Mark the location of the first joist on the sill plate 15 1/4" from the outside edge.

c. Make an X on the side of the mark where the joist will be placed.


From the first mark, measure every 16" to lay out all the joists on the plate.

Step 3


Step 4

Ensure that a joist is centered every 4´.


Step 5

When joists will be overlapped at a girder or center support wall:


Step 5

a. Mark the layout on one sill plate.

b. Make the same layout on the girder.

c. On the opposite side, offset the position of joists by 1 1/2" so that the joists can overlap at least 3".

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