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This is the question ? Make an accurate estimate of the number and length of joists and headers required to construct the floor frame for a single-story rectangular building 12ft wide and 32ft long. Use 2 x 8 lumber spaced 16 in O.C. Headers____ Joists_____ Total board feet________ Thanks for any help you can offer
Now another question? Estimate the amount of subflooring required for the floor frame described in the previous question. Provide figures for both 8in. shiplap and 5/8 x 4 x 8 sheets of plywood.
4 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It would take 25 - 12' 2x8's for joists and 4 - 16' 2x8's for headers
Part 2: 12 sheets of plywood.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
First of all, 2 x 8's aren't adequate for joists and wouldn't pass inspection. You don't mention whether the floor will sit on a slab foundation (in which case 2 x 8's might work) or over a crawl space. Are you just concerned with the floor framing or the walls too? Headers for what? Usually the term "header" refers to windows and doors.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
take your drawing/prints to a lumber yard and the sales rep will do a "take off" for you, THAT way you are not over or under on your materials!
