Jan 2014, Floor details (continued), Pa ge – Georgia-Pacific Engineered Lumber Canada User Manual
Page 4: Canadian installation instructions, Georgia-pacific wood products
4
GeorGia-Pacific Wood Products
JaN 2014
caNadiaN iNstallatioN iNstructioNs
Pa
Ge
Floor details (continued)
1B
For APA Rim Board Plus,
1
1
/
8
" thick, up to 16" depth
allowable factored vertical
load transfer
=
8090 plf.
Squash block
size
(1) 2 x 4
2 900
(2) 2 x 4
5 800
(3) 2 x 4
8 700
(4) 2 x 4
11 600
Factored
load (lbs.)
Squash block
size
(1) 2 x 6
4 750
(2) 2 x 6
9 500
(3) 2 x 6
14 250
(4) 2 x 6
19 000
Factored
load (lbs.)
1F
Rim Board may be used in lieu of I-Joists.
Backer is not required when Rim Board is used.
For single I-Joist, see detail 1A
for capacities. For double I-Joist,
the table capacity may be doubled.
Filler block is not required
for this detail.
1A
All nails shown in the details below are assumed to be common nails unless otherwise noted. 10d box nails may be substituted for 8d common shown
in details. Individual components not shown to scale for clarity.
Attach I-Joist to
top plate per 1B
8d nails @ 6" o.c.
(when used for lateral
shear transfer, nail to
bearing plate with same
nailing as required
for decking)
One 8d nail at top and
bottom flange
Attach Rim Board to
top plate using 8d box
toe nails @ 6" o.c.
One 8d face
nail at each
side at bearing
To avoid splitting flange, start nails at least 1½"from end of I-Joist.
Nails may be driven at an angle to avoid splitting of bearing plate
1C
Rim joist vertical load transfer
(see detail 1A for capacities)
Attach rim
joist to floor
joist with one
nail at top and
bottom. Nail
must provide
1" min.
penetration into
floor joist. Toe nails
may be used.
Min. 1 ¾"
bearing
required
Attach I-Joist
per 1B
Attach rim joist to
top plate per 1A
1D
"
Maximum factored
vertical load per pair of
squash blocks (lb)
2x Lumber
Pair of Squash Blocks
1
1
/
8
" APA Rim board, Rim Board
Plus, or Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 o.c.
1" APA Rim Board or
Rated Sturd-I-Floor 32 o.c.
5800
4500
9500
5800
4000
5800
3½" wide
5½" wide
Rim Board blocking
panel per 1A
for lumber
squash
blocks
Squash block
Provide lateral bracing
per 1A, 1B or 1C
Vertical load transfer capacity per
pair of squash blocks as shown:
1E
Transfer load
from above to
bearing below.
Match bearing
area of squash
blocks in floor
cavity to post above.
Blocking panels or Rim Board are also required
for uniform vertical and / or lateral load transfer.
(See details 1A, 1B or 1C as applicable.)
Wall
sheathing,
as required
Provide backer
for siding
attachment
unless nailable
sheathing is used.
1Ga
I-Joist blocking at mid-span (or at other locations between supports)
may be used to reduce vibration. Two recommended methods
of attachment are shown. Other fastening methods are possible.
Method 2:
Minimum two 10d nails face nailed
thru OSB web of I-Joist blocking
into 2 x 6 vertical block and clinched
(preferred) or nailed thru 2 x 6 and
clinched on back face of OSB web
of I-Joist
blocking. In
addition, nail
thru OSB web
of full-length
joist into 2 x 6
with minimum
two 10d nails.
Repeat at opposite
end of I-Joist
blocking.
Method 1:
One 8d nail toe nailed at each
side of top and bottom flange
at each end of I-Joist blocking.
Caution: Effective toe nailing
may be difficult to achieve due to limited access of pneumatic nailers.
The builder shall evaluate installation for potential of nail squeak.
Notes:
1- I-Joists do not always need blocking (bridging) between supports. I-Joist blocking must be installed
only where specified by the building designer.
2- Use of construction adhesive is recommended at wood-to-wood contact areas.
3- It shall be permitted to offset (stagger) I-Joist blocking up to the flange width. Nailing
thru the joist flange into the ends of the I-Joist blocking is not permitted.
1G
Blocking panel
see details 1A and 1B
for vertical load capacities.
Blocking required over all interior supports
under load-bearing walls or when floor
joists are not continuous over support.
In high seismic areas blocking
is required at all intermediate
supports.
8d nails
at 6" o.c.
to top plate
Load bearing wall above shall align vertically
with the wall below. Other conditions such as
offset walls are not covered by this detail.
Joist attachment
per detail 1B
1
/
16
Blocking Panel
or Rim Jost
Maximum Factored
Uniform Vertical Load (plf)
Depth (in.)
WI 40
WI 60, WI 80
3340
1
1
/
8
" APA Rim
Board Plus
8090
up to 16