LAYING OUT A DECK: Using 16” O.C. Layout — Marking Joist Layout

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On-center layout refers to measurement taken from exact centers of framing members, in this case 16’ OC

When 16” OC layout is marked from left side of wall, X mark indicates that joist must be nailed to right side of mark.

When 16” OC layout is marked from right side of wall, X mark indicates that joist must be nailed to left side of mark.

LAYING OUT A DECK: Using 16” O.C. Layout

This product was funded by a grant awarded under the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration. The information contained in this product was created by a grantee organization and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. All references to non-governmental companies or organizations, their services, products, or resources are offered for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement by the Department of Labor. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it and is intended for individual organizational, non-commercial use only.

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Floor Joists 16” OC with Panel Subfloor

In this application, floor joists are placed 16” OC and layout has been started from the right side. The first joist is marked at 15 1⁄4” to ensure that the 4’ or 8’ edge of a panel will fall on the center of a joist. The layout for the following joists is then OC. A doubled joist is laid out at the left.