Method cs pf continuous portal frame walls on either or both sides of openings in garage may have wall segment with a maximum 6 1 height to length ratio.
Cspf to floor framing.
Number of stories.
There are many materials you can use when floor framing.
Before you begin cutting or measuring grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor.
Garage openin g h 6 10 max 12 max with pony wall fully sheathed dwelling r602 10 6 4 garage opening no hold downs required ok on raised floor top of header at 10 max.
There is an exception in section 3 of the irc that allows studs as high as 12 feet and still falls within the irc s scope.
Bracing method over raised wood floor or second floor framing anchor option a b min.
A floor s framework is made up mostly of wooden joists that run parallel to one another at regular intervals.
Los angeles residential code 6 wall construction r602 wood wall framing r602 10 wall bracing r602 10 6 construction of methods abw pfh pfg cs pf and bv wsp r602 10 6 4 method cs pf.
Ceiling joists are usually 2 by 6s or sometimes 2 by 4s if it is an older home.
Continuously sheathed portal frame.
In that case the builder has to increase the braced wall amount by 20.
Your sketch should depict the floor s basic shape and layout complete with any additional features like alcoves nooks and staircases.
Best performance of wood frame buildings is obtained when the moisture content of framing lumber at the time the build ing is enclosed with sheathing and interior finish is as close as possible to the condition it will reach in service.
Extremely long spans staircases or interior walls typically require additional support which can complicate your framing.
Grading rules which conform with american soft wood lumber standard ps 20 provide for framing lumber.
Story height cannot be more than 11 feet 4 inches 10 feet of stud height plus 16 inches for floor framing.
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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.
Draw up a basic floor framing plan.
Standard dimensional lumber heavy timber open web joists wooden i joists etc.
Some newer homes have manufactured i beam shaped joists.
670 lb framing anchors b ref.