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    Oct 30, 2006, 10:51 AM
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    How far apart should floor joist be
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    Oct 30, 2006, 10:57 AM
    I don't know "code" on this, but I've always heard 16" for 2x10s or 24" for 2x12s.

    Don't count this as gospel yet, though. Let's see what others say.
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    Oct 30, 2006, 03:24 PM
    Joists can be spaced 12", 16" 19.2" and 24". The normal spacing is 16" o.c.

    12" usually under kitchens and diningrooms, 16" standard for the rest of the structure. I
    f you are using "I" joist they are usually spaced 19.2 " and floor truss sytems are usually spaced 24".
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    Oct 31, 2006, 04:50 AM
    ski, are these spacings the same whether the joist is 2x10 or 2x12?
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    Oct 31, 2006, 10:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by RickJ
    ski, are these spacings the same whether the joist is 2x10 or 2x12?

    Yes. You can space a 2x6 24" oc but the span will be restricted.

    Example: (dead load=10 psf) southern yellow pine #1 2x6 at 24" oc, the allowable span is 9'7".
    A 2x12 southern yellow pine #1 2x12 at 24" oc, the allowable span is 19'6".

    The IRC code book, page 81, table R502.3.1(1) list floor joist spans for common lumber species
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