Lsl Floor Joist Span Tables

Timberstrand lsl is manufactured using small strands from fast growing tree species such as aspen and yellow poplar.

Lsl floor joist span tables. These tables require continuous floor sheathing attached to the top edge of the joist in accordance with local building codes. Rough opening is the clear span of the header equal to the door or window rough opening and is valid for simple and equal continuous header spans. These strands are oriented and pressed together to make strong structural material for use as beams headers wall framing and rim boards. Span tables for joists and rafters 3 american wood council table 9 1 required compression perpendicular to grain design values f c in pounds per square inch for simple span joists and rafters with uniform load.

Select the simple span or continuous span table as required. Joist span table use these tables to determine floor joist spans based on grade of lumber size of joist floor joist spacing and a live load of 30 lbs ft 2 or 40 lbs ft 2 these tables can also be used to determine deck joist span. 40 psf live load and 10 psf dead load to use. View joist rafter tables.

Simplified maximum span tables for selected visual and mechanical grades of southern pine lumber in sizes 2 4 thru 2 12. Timberstrand lsl is an ideal solution providing an alternative to solid sawn floor joists especially where longer lengths and greater stability are required. Listed are 46 tables based on common loading conditions for floor joists ceiling joists and rafters. Read the corresponding joist series depth and spacing.

Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts. The shortest span shall not be less than 50 of the longest span. Span ft 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 2 30 22 18 15 13 4 59 44 36 30 25 6 89 67 53 44 38 8 119 89 71 59 51 10 148 111. Timberstrand lsl engineered for consistent performance timberstrand laminated strand lumber lsl starts straight and stays straight.

Versa lam laminated veneer lumber lvl beams and headers eliminate twisting shrinking and splitting and deliver flatter quieter floors and structures. Our versa lam lvl is manufactured in either alexandria lena louisiana in eastern united states or in white city oregon for the western united states. For floor systems that require both simple span and continuous span joists. Timberstrand lsl laminated strand lumber is one of the most innovative and versatile wood building products available.

The spans are based on uniform floor loads only as listed at the top of the tables. Floors work harder these days supporting heavy kitchen islands and great rooms. Floor joist span tables for various sizes and species of wood. Find a span that meets or exceeds the required clear span.

Use the simple span floor joists table where the floor joists frame into the side of or end on top of the header.