Web Stiffeners, Solid Blocking And Squash Blocks Installation Examples For Trus Floor Joist

www.homebuildingandrepairs.co... Visit our website to learn more about house framing, home remodeling and construction repairs. In this video I will provide you with 3 dimensional models of the installation for trus joist floor framing squash blocks, solid blocking and web stiffeners. We don't have any affiliation with the product manufacture and suggest only using the information in the video as an educational resource. Contact manufacture or local engineers before using their products for construction.
Examples of assemblies came from illustrations in this guide book - INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR FLOOR AND ROOF FRAMING - Trus Joist

[@miguelquiroz1550]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ariccio123]

If anybody is concerned about driving too many nails or not sure where to drive them, honestly the best option is to just open up the Simpson Strong Tie catalog and buy em out
Expensive yes, but the connections you can make with framing connectors instead of plain nails are *incredibly strong*

[@guytech7310]

I Used 2x4\2x6 swash blocks with 1x4 or 1x6 for TJIs as the fit flush with standard TJIs. For "But" framing, I used LVLs with the the joist hangers and 1x4 for spacers (web stiffeners) for the fastening the hangers for the TJI's. I wouldn't but join TJI to TJI. Only TJI to LVL or LSL, & I would always use joist hangers in the invent of severe wind or seismic movement. For but joints with Steel I-beams, you have to install LSL or LVL in between the steel flanges and fasten them top and bottom with structural screws for the joist hangers (That's what the TJI mfg engineer told me how to do it properly). I believe I used 3/8" by 8 inch structural screws, but recommend you check with the TJI mfg for your application.
Note with LSL is that they swell a lot if they get wet which is common during framing construction (rain) unless you building in a desert. LVL so not swell if they get wet, so I recommend avoiding them.

[@jfarmer1776]

Rim is 1-1/4” I thought

[@xephael3485]

Are you using 2x4s for your structural frame diagrams? 🤣😜

[@jackfrost5808]

He usually does just like the rest of America, no harm in using it

[@xephael3485]

@@jackfrost5808 more talking about the exterior walls...

[@jackfrost5808]

@@xephael3485 and again 2x4s are more than fine

[@guytech7310]

@@jackfrost5808 I think for 2024 Building code now requires 2x6 exterior wall construction, or at least states are making that a requirement.