Wood Joists

WOOD I BEAM™ JOISTS
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GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Wood I Beam™ Joist features and benefits
■ Engineered to deliver consistent stiffness and strength characteristics
■ Dimensional stability helps minimize floor squeaks and helps reduce callbacks
■ Resists shrinking and twisting for less waste and more consistent performance
■ Available with solid sawn lumber or laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flanges
■ Available in value lengths from 208 to 488 (lengths up to 608 by special order)
GPI Series (LVL Flanges) WI Series (Lumber Flanges)
All Wood I Beam joists

have an enhanced
OSB web. Referenced
dimensions are nominal
and used for design
purposes. Not all
products are available
at all supply centers;
contact your supplier
for product availability.
System performance
The ultimate goal in the design of a floor or roof system is the end • In addition to more stringent deflection limits, several other factors
user’s safety and satisfaction. Although joists used at spans indicated may improve overall floor performance. Reducing joist spacing
in this guide meet or exceed minimum code criteria and will safely and/or increasing the subfloor thickness will lessen deflection
support the loads imposed on them as outlined in this guide, between adjacent joists and increase load sharing . For increased
judgement must be used to adequately meet user expectation floor stiffness, gluing the subfloor to the joists is recommended
levels . These expectations may vary from one user to another. before nailing or screwing, rather than nailing only.
• The specifier should consider the meaning of a given deflection • As with any construction, it is essential to follow proper installation
limit in terms of allowable deflection and the effects this could procedures. Joists must be plumb and anchored securely to supports
have on the system. For example, L/360 (span/360) for a 308 span before system sheathing is attached. Supports for multiple span
is 19 of deflection. L/240 would be 11⁄29, and L/180 would be 29 of joists must be level. When installing hangers, joists should be firmly
deflection. Consideration might also be given to cases in which a seated in the hanger bottoms. Leave a 1⁄169 gap between joist end
joist with a long span parallels a short span or a foundation end and header.
wall. For example, a 308 span with up to 19 of allowable live load • Vibrations may occur in floor systems with very little dead load,
deflection could be adjacent to an end wall with no deflection, as in large empty rooms. A gypsum wallboard ceiling attached to
causing a noticeable difference in floor levels under full design load. the bottom of the joists will generally dampen vibration as will
• A stiffer floor will result from using a live load deflection limit interior partition walls running perpendicular to the joists. If a
of L/480 versus the code minimum L/360. A roof system with ceiling will not be attached to the bottom of the joists, vibration
less total load deflection than the code required L/180 may be can be minimized by nailing a continuous 2x4 perpendicular to
achieved by using an L/240 criterion. the bottom of the joists at midspan running from end wall to end
wall. Where future finishing of the ceiling is likely, x-bridging or
Wood I Beam blocking panels may be used in place of the 2x4.
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Floor Joist Maximum Spans
Span Simple Span Multiple Spans
Illustrations clear span clear span (see note 4)
40 PSF Live Load + 10 PSF Dead Load Improved Performance (L/480)

Joist Joist Spacing (Simple Span) Spacing (Multiple Span)
Series Depth 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c. 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c.
91⁄ 29 178-019 158-079 148-099 138-109 188-079 178-009 168-019 158-009
GPI 20 117⁄89 208-059 188-089 178-089 168-069 228-039 208-049 198-029 178-059
149 238-039 218-039 208-019 188-099 258-049 238-029 218-049 188-069
91⁄ 29 188-009 168-069 158-079 148-079 198-089 178-119 168-119 158-069
GPI 40 117⁄89 218-069 198-089 188-079 178-049 238-059 218-059 198-099 178-089
149 248-049 228-039 218-019 198-059 268-079 238-099 218-089 198-049
117⁄89 238-039 218-039 208-009 188-089 258-049 238-019 218-099 208-049
GPI 65 149 268-059 248-029 228-099 218-039 288-109 268-039 248-099 208-089
169 298-049 268-099 258-039 238-079 328-009 298-029 258-119 208-089
117⁄89 268-049 248-009 228-079 218-009 288-089 268-019 248-079 228-109
GPI 90 149 298-119 278-029 258-079 238-109 328-079 298-079 278-109 258-119
169 338-019 308-019 288-049 268-049 368-019 328-099 308-109 268-079
91⁄ 29 188-009 168-059 158-069 148-069 198-079 178-119 168-049 148-079
117⁄89 218-059 198-079 188-069 168-089 238-059 208-059 188-079 168-079

WI 40 149 248-049 228-039 208-069 188-049 258-119 228-059 208-059 188-039
169 268-119 248-039 228-019 198-099 278-119 248-029 228-009 198-089
117⁄89 228-079 208-089 198-069 188-029 248-089 228-069 218-029 198-079
WI 60 149 258-099 238-069 228-029 208-089 288-009 258-079 248-019 198-099
169 288-069 268-009 248-079 228-109 318-019 288-049 248-099 198-099
117⁄89 248-119 228-089 218-049 198-109 278-019 248-089 238-039 218-079
WI 80 149 288-039 258-099 248-039 228-079 308-109 288-009 268-059 238-119
169 318-049 288-069 268-109 258-009 348-029 318-019 298-039 238-119
40 PSF Live Load + 20 PSF Dead Load Improved Performance (L/480)

Joist Joist Spacing (Simple Span) Spacing (Multiple Span)
Series Depth 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c. 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c.
91⁄29 178-019 158-079 148-099 138-109 188-079 178-009 158-079 138-119
GPI 20 117⁄89 208-059 188-089 178-089 158-119 228-039 198-059 178-099 158-059
149 238-039 218-039 198-069 178-059 248-089 218-049 198-039 158-059
91⁄29 188-009 168-069 158-079 148-029 198-089 178-049 158-109 148-029
GPI 40 117⁄89 218-069 198-089 188-019 168-029 228-109 198-099 188-009 168-019
149 248-049 218-099 198-109 178-099 258-019 218-089 198-099 178-019
117⁄89 238-039 218-039 208-009 188-089 258-049 238-019 218-069 178-029
GPI 65 149 268-059 248-029 228-099 218-039 288-109 258-119 218-069 178-029
169 298-049 268-099 258-039 228-039 328-009 258-119 218-069 178-029
117⁄89 268-049 248-009 228-079 218-009 288-089 268-019 248-079 228-029
GPI 90 149 298-119 278-029 258-079 238-029 328-079 298-079 278-099 228-029
169 338-019 308-019 288-049 238-029 368-019 328-099 278-099 228-029
91⁄29 188-009 168-059 148-119 138-049 188-119 168-049 148-119 138-039
117⁄89 218-059 188-089 178-019 158-039 218-069 188-079 178-009 158-029

WI 40 149 238-099 208-069 188-099 168-099 238-089 208-059 188-089 168-059
169 258-079 228-019 208-029 188-009 258-069 228-009 208-019 168-059
117⁄89 228-079 208-089 198-069 178-119 248-089 218-119 208-009 168-059
WI 60 149 258-099 238-069 228-009 198-089 278-109 248-019 208-079 168-059
169 288-069 268-009 238-099 198-109 308-009 248-099 208-079 168-059
117⁄89 248-119 228-089 218-049 198-109 278-019 248-089 228-099 188-029
WI 80 149 288-039 258-099 248-039 218-029 308-109 288-009 248-119 198-119
169 318-049 288-069 268-069 218-029 348-029 308-009 248-119 198-119
NOTES: Adhesive must meet APA AFG-01 or ASTM D 3498 . Apply a continuous line of
1 . These span tables are based on uniform loads, as noted above; live load deflection is adhesive (about 1⁄49 diameter) to top flange of joists . All surfaces must be clean and dry .
limited to L/480 for better performance. Floor performance is greatly influenced If sheathing is nailed only (not recommended), reduce spans by 129 .
by the stiffness of the floor joists . Experience has shown that joists designed to the 3. Minimum end bearing length is 13 ⁄49. Minimum intermediate bearing length is 31⁄ 29.
code minimum live load deflection (L/360) will result in a floor which may not meet 4 . For multiple-span joists: End spans must be at least 40% of the adjacent span . Spans
the expectations of some end users . Floor systems stiffer than L/480 may be desired . shown above cover a broad range of applications . It may be possible to exceed these
2 . Spans are clear distances between supports, and are based on composite action with spans by analyzing a specific application with FASTBeam ® selection software .
glued-nailed APA Rated ® sheathing or Sturd-I-Floor ® panels of minimum thickness 19⁄ 329 5 . For loading other than that shown above, refer to Uniform Load Tables, use FASTBeam
(40/20 or 20 o .c .) for joist spacing of 19 .29 or less, or 23 ⁄ 329 (48/24 or 24 o .c .) for a joist software, or contact Georgia-Pacific Engineered Lumber Technical Services .
spacing of 249 .
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Bonus Room Floor Joist Selection Guide
L X WI Joists (Series –Depth)1 GPI Joists (Series – Depth)1
(Span) (Kneewall SpacinG Spacing
Location) 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c. 129 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c.
48 60-11 7⁄89 60-149 60-169 80-169 2 65-11 7⁄89 65-149 65-149 65-169 3
208 58 60-11 7⁄89 60-149 60-169 80-169 2 65-11 7⁄89 65-149 65-149 65-169
68 60-11 7⁄89 60-149 60-169 80-169 65-11 7⁄89 65-149 65-149 65-169
48 60-149 60-169 80-169 80-169 3, 4 65-149 65-169 65-169 90-169 3
228 58 60-149 60-169 80-169 80-169 3 65-149 65-169 65-169 90-169 2
68 60-149 60-169 80-169 80-169 2 65-149 65-169 65-169 90-169 2
48 60-169 80-169 80-169 2 Dbl 60-169 65-169 65-169 90-169 Dbl 65-169
58 60-169 80-169 Dbl 60-169 Dbl 60-169 65-169 90-149 90-169 Dbl 65-169
248
68 60-169 80-169 Dbl 60-169 Dbl 60-169 65-169 90-149 90-169 Dbl 65-169
78 60-169 80-169 Dbl 60-169 Dbl 60-169 65-169 90-149 90-169 Dbl 65-169
48 80-169 Dbl 60-169 Dbl 60-169 Dbl 80-169 65-169 90-169 Dbl 65-169 Dbl 90-149
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1 . Double joist (2-ply) is denoted by “Dbl” . Both joists must be glued and nailed as required for floor sheathing . No filler blocking required when top-loaded only .
2 . A 21⁄ 29 minimum bearing length must be provided by support wall or hanger seat .
3 . A 39 minimum bearing length must be provided by support wall or hanger seat .
4 . To be used in this application, the joist requires bearing stiffeners at both ends per detail F18 .
Design Parameters:
1. Glued and nailed floor sheathing.
2. Deflection limits: L/240 total load, L/480 live
2X roof and load, unless noted otherwise.
wall framing
3. Roof loads of 30 PSF live load at 115% (snow
load).
bonus room 4. Roof dead load of 12 PSF (asphalt shingles).
5. Roof rafter slope between 8/12 and 12/12.
6. Kneewall weight of 40 PLF.
20 LL /10 DL 40 LL/10 DL 20 LL/10 DL 7. Attic storage load of 20 PSF live load (outside
the kneewalls).
Wood I Beam Floor Joist
™
8. Floor live load of 40 PSF (between the

kneewalls).
9. Attic and floor dead load of 10 PSF.
10. Straight gable roof framing is assumed for
selection table.
11. For other conditions, including holes, use
FASTBeam® software or call Georgia-Pacific
at 877-437-9759.
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Extend floor
sheathing to Ra
DO DO NOT
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Ra outside face of wall r
Rafter
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blocking or code for
FiberStrong® Hanger blocking
rim board required Do not bevel cut joist
required at at rafters . beyond inside face of wall .
bearing for
lateral support Straps for uplift and/or thrust may be required .
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Roof Joist Maximum Spans NOTES:
1 . Roof joists to be sloped min . 1⁄49 in 129 . No camber provided .
2 . Maximum deflection is limited to L/180 at total load, L/240 at live load .
3 . Maximum slope is limited to 129 in 129 for use of these tables .
4 . Tables are based on the more restrictive of simple or multiple spans .
5 . End spans of multiple-span joists must be at least 40% of the adjacent span .
6 . For other loading conditions or on-center spacings, refer to Uniform Load Tables or
use FASTBeam ® selection software .
7 . Minimum end bearing length is 13 ⁄49 . Minimum intermediate bearing length is 31⁄ 29 .
8 . Spans shown below cover a broad range of applications . It may be possible to exceed these
spans by analyzing a specific application using FASTBeam software .
9 . Tables apply to gravity loads only .
10 . Dead load is calculated along the joist length .
11 . 20 psf non-snow live loads have been reduced per code for slopes of over 8/12 through 12/12 .
Roof joist span measured horizontally 12 . A ridge beam or bearing wall is required at the high end . Ridge boards are not allowed .
Roof Joist Maximum Spans – 115% (Snow) Refer to Notes on page 8 .

Load Joist Joist Slope of 4/12 or less Slope of over 4/12 through 8/12 Slope of over 8/12 through 12/12
(PSF) Series Depth 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c. 169 o.c. 19.29 o.c. 249 o.c.
91⁄2 9 198-099 188-079 178-029 188-079 178-069 168-029 178-039 168-029 158-009
GPI 20 117⁄89 238-099 228-049 208-089 228-049 218-009 198-059 208-099 198-059 188-009
149 278-029 258-049 228-089 258-079 248-009 228-019 238-089 228-039 208-079
91⁄2 9 218-019 198-109 188-049 198-109 188-089 178-039 188-059 178-039 168-009
GPI 40 117⁄89 258-039 238-069 218-009 238-099 228-049 208-059 228-009 208-089 198-029
149 288-039 258-099 238-009 278-009 258-019 228-059 258-009 238-069 218-079
117⁄89 278-089 268-009 248-009 268-019 248-069 228-089 248-029 228-089 218-009
GPI 65 149 318-069 298-079 278-059 298-089 278-119 258-109 278-069 258-109 238-119
169 358-009 328-119 298-109 338-009 318-009 288-089 308-079 288-099 268-079
SNOW
117⁄89 318-099 298-109 278-079 298-119 288-019 268-009 278-099 268-019 248-019
115%
GPI 90 149 368-019 338-109 318-049 348-009 318-119 298-079 318-069 298-079 278-059
169 398-119 378-069 348-099 378-089 358-049 328-099 348-109 328-099 308-049
Live 25 91⁄2 9 218-019 198-059 178-049 198-109 188-089 168-119 188-059 178-039 168-009
Dead 15 117⁄89 248-039 228-029 198-099 238-079 218-079 198-039 228-009 208-089 188-079

WI 40 149 268-089 248-049 218-099 258-119 238-089 218-029 258-009 228-109 208-059
169 288-099 268-029 238-059 278-119 258-069 228-099 278-009 248-079 228-009
117⁄89 268-109 258-029 238-039 258-039 238-099 228-009 238-059 228-009 208-049
WI 60 149 308-079 288-079 258-079 288-109 278-019 248-119 268-089 258-019 238-039
169 338-099 308-109 278-069 328-009 308-009 268-109 298-089 278-109 258-099
117⁄89 298-109 288-009 258-119 288-019 268-059 248-059 268-019 248-069 228-089
WI 80 149 338-119 318-109 298-069 328-009 308-009 278-109 298-089 278-109 258-099
169 378-089 358-049 328-099 358-069 338-049 308-109 328-109 308-119 288-079
91⁄2 9 198-009 178-109 168-069 178-119 168-109 158-079 168-089 158-089 148-069
GPI 20 117⁄89 228-109 218-059 198-069 218-069 208-039 188-099 208-009 188-099 178-059
149 268-019 238-119 218-049 248-089 238-029 208-109 228-119 218-069 198-119
91⁄2 9 208-039 198-009 178-059 198-019 178-119 168-079 178-099 168-089 158-059
GPI 40 117⁄89 248-039 228-029 198-109 228-119 218-069 198-049 218-039 208-009 188-069
149 268-089 248-049 218-099 268-009 238-099 218-029 248-029 228-089 208-069
117⁄89 268-079 248-119 238-019 258-019 238-079 218-109 238-049 218-119 208-039
GPI 65 149 308-039 288-059 268-049 288-079 268-109 248-109 268-079 248-119 238-019
169 338-089 318-079 268-069 318-099 298-109 278-059 298-069 278-099 258-089
SNOW
117⁄89 308-069 288-089 268-069 288-109 278-019 258-009 268-099 258-029 238-039
115% GPI 90 149 348-089 328-079 308-019 328-099 308-099 288-059 308-059 288-079 268-059
169 388-059 368-009 338-049 368-039 348-009 318-069 338-089 318-079 298-039
Live 30 91⁄2 9 208-019 188-049 168-049 198-019 178-119 168-009 178-099 168-089 158-059
Dead 15 117⁄89 228-119 208-119 188-089 228-049 208-059 188-029 218-039 198-099 178-089

WI 40 149 258-029 228-119 208-069 248-079 228-059 208-009 238-099 218-089 198-049
169 278-019 248-089 228-019 268-059 248-029 218-079 258-079 238-049 208-109
117⁄89 258-099 248-029 228-009 248-049 228-109 218-029 228-079 218-039 198-089
WI 60 149 298-059 278-009 248-019 278-099 268-019 238-079 258-099 248-029 228-059
169 318-109 298-019 258-049 308-109 288-059 258-049 288-079 268-119 248-079
117⁄89 288-089 268-119 248-119 278-019 258-059 238-069 258-029 238-079 218-109
WI 80 149 328-079 308-079 288-049 308-109 288-119 268-099 288-079 268-109 248-119
169 368-029 348-009 308-089 348-029 328-019 298-089 318-099 298-109 278-079
Table continues on next page .
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Roof Joist Maximum Spans – 115% (Snow) continued Refer to Notes on page 8 .
91⁄2 9 178-099 168-089 158-059 168-109 158-099 148-079 158-089 148-089 138-079
GPI 20 117⁄89 218-049 198-099 178-089 208-029 188-119 178-049 188-109 178-089 168-049
149 238-099 218-089 198-049 238-019 218-039 198-009 218-069 208-039 188-059
91⁄2 9 188-119 178-079 158-099 178-119 168-109 158-059 168-089 158-089 148-069
GPI 40 117⁄89 228-009 208-019 178-119 218-069 198-089 178-079 208-009 188-099 178-019
149 248-019 228-009 198-089 238-089 218-079 198-039 228-099 218-009 188-099
117⁄89 248-109 238-039 218-069 238-069 228-019 208-059 218-119 208-079 198-019
GPI 65 149 288-039 268-079 218-079 268-099 258-029 228-059 258-009 238-059 218-099
169 318-059 278-019 218-079 298-099 278-119 228-059 278-099 268-019 248-029
SNOW
117⁄89 288-069 268-099 248-099 278-009 258-049 238-059 258-029 238-089 218-119
115%
GPI 90 149 328-049 308-059 278-109 308-089 288-099 268-089 288-079 268-109 248-109
169 358-109 338-089 278-109 338-119 318-109 278-079 318-089 298-099 268-029
Live 40 91⁄2 9 188-029 168-079 148-109 178-109 168-039 148-069 168-089 158-089 148-019
Dead 15 117⁄89 208-099 188-119 168-109 208-049 188-069 168-079 198-099 188-009 168-019
WI 40 149 228-099 208-099 188-069 228-049 208-049 188-029 218-099 198-109 178-089
169 248-069 228-049 208-009 248-019 218-119 198-079 238-059 218-049 198-019
117⁄89 248-019 228-039 198-119 228-109 218-059 198-069 218-039 208-009 188-069
WI 60 149 268-099 248-059 208-089 268-009 238-119 218-059 248-039 228-099 208-109
169 288-109 258-119 208-089 288-039 258-109 218-069 268-119 258-019 228-059
117⁄89 268-099 258-029 228-109 258-049 238-109 228-009 238-089 228-039 208-079
WI 80 149 308-069 288-079 258-009 288-109 278-019 258-019 268-119 258-039 238-059
169 338-109 318-049 258-009 328-009 308-019 258-039 298-109 288-009 238-119
91⁄2 9 168-089 158-089 148-039 158-119 148-119 138-109 148-109 138-119 128-119
GPI 20 117⁄89 198-119 188-029 168-039 198-019 178-109 158-119 178-109 168-099 158-069
149 218-109 198-119 168-049 218-069 198-079 178-009 208-059 198-029 178-019
91⁄2 9 178-099 168-039 148-069 168-119 158-119 148-039 158-109 148-119 138-099
GPI 40 117⁄89 208-039 188-059 168-069 198-119 188-029 168-029 198-009 178-099 158-109
149 228-029 208-039 188-019 218-109 198-119 178-099 218-049 198-059 178-049
117⁄89 238-049 218-119 188-039 228-039 208-109 198-009 208-109 198-069 188-019
GPI 65 149 268-079 228-109 188-039 258-049 238-109 198-009 238-088 228-039 208-079
169 278-069 228-109 188-039 288-029 238-109 198-009 268-049 248-099 218-009
SNOW 117⁄89 268-099 258-019 238-029 258-079 248-009 228-029 238-119 228-059 208-099
115% GPI 90 149 308-059 288-069 238-069 298-009 278-039 238-069 278-029 258-069 228-069
169 338-089 298-069 238-069 328-029 298-059 238-069 308-019 288-019 228-069
Live 50 91⁄2 9 168-099 158-039 138-079 168-059 158-009 138-059 158-109 148-089 138-019
Dead 15 117⁄89 198-019 178-059 158-069 188-099 178-019 158-039 188-049 168-089 148-119
WI 40 149 208-119 198-019 178-019 208-079 188-099 168-099 208-019 188-049 168-059
169 228-079 208-079 178-069 228-029 208-039 188-019 218-089 198-099 178-089
117⁄89 228-059 208-069 178-069 218-079 208-029 188-009 208-029 188-119 178-069
WI 60 149 248-089 218-119 178-069 248-039 228-019 188-029 238-009 218-079 198-039
169 268-049 218-119 178-069 268-019 228-109 188-029 258-069 238-039 198-039
117⁄89 258-029 238-079 198-049 248-009 228-069 208-019 228-059 218-019 198-069
WI 80 149 288-089 268-069 218-029 278-049 258-089 218-069 258-069 248-009 208-069
169 318-089 268-069 218-029 308-049 268-119 218-069 288-049 258-089 208-069
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Roof Joist Maximum Spans – 125% (Non-Snow) Refer to Notes on page 8 .
91⁄2 9 218-109 208-069 198-009 208-079 198-049 178-119 198-119 188-099 178-049
GPI 20 117⁄89 268-039 248-089 228-109 248-099 238-039 218-069 238-119 228-069 208-109
149 308-009 288-029 268-019 288-049 268-079 248-089 278-059 258-099 238-109
91⁄2 9 238-049 218-119 208-039 228-009 208-089 198-019 218-039 208-009 188-069
GPI 40 117⁄89 278-119 268-039 248-039 268-049 248-099 228-119 258-069 238-119 228-029
149 318-089 298-099 278-079 298-119 288-019 268-009 288-119 278-029 258-039
117⁄89 308-079 288-089 268-079 288-109 278-019 258-019 278-119 268-039 248-049
GPI 65 149 348-109 328-089 308-039 328-109 308-109 288-079 318-109 298-119 278-089
169 388-089 368-049 338-089 368-069 348-049 318-099 358-049 338-039 308-099
Non-SNOW
117⁄89 358-019 338-009 308-069 338-029 318-019 288-109 328-019 308-029 278-119
125% GPI 90 149 398-109 378-059 348-089 378-079 358-049 328-099 368-059 348-039 318-099
169 448-029 418-059 388-059 418-089 398-029 368-039 408-049 378-119 358-029
Live 20 91⁄2 9 238-049 218-119 208-039 228-009 208-089 198-019 218-039 208-009 188-069
Dead 10 117⁄89 278-119 268-039 238-109 268-049 248-099 228-119 258-069 238-119 228-029
WI 40
149 318-089 298-049 268-039 298-119 288-019 258-079 288-119 278-029 258-039
169 348-089 318-079 288-039 338-029 308-109 278-079 328-019 308-029 288-009
117⁄89 298-089 278-109 258-099 288-009 268-039 248-049 278-019 258-059 238-079
WI 60 149 338-099 318-099 298-059 318-109 298-119 278-099 308-109 298-009 268-109
169 378-069 358-039 328-089 358-059 338-039 308-109 348-039 328-039 298-109
117⁄89 338-009 318-009 288-089 318-019 298-039 278-019 308-029 288-049 268-039
WI 80 149 378-069 358-039 328-079 358-059 338-039 308-109 348-039 328-039 298-109
169 418-079 398-019 368-029 398-039 368-119 348-029 388-009 358-099 338-019
91⁄2 9 208-089 198-059 188-009 198-059 188-039 168-119 188-079 178-059 168-029
GPI 20 117⁄89 248-109 238-049 218-079 238-049 218-119 208-049 228-049 208-119 198-059
149 288-059 268-089 248-099 268-089 258-019 238-039 258-069 248-009 228-039
91⁄2 9 228-019 208-099 198-029 208-099 198-069 188-009 198-109 188-079 178-039
GPI 40 117⁄89 268-059 248-109 238-009 248-109 238-049 218-079 238-099 228-039 208-089
149 308-009 288-029 258-089 288-029 268-069 248-069 268-119 258-049 238-069
117⁄89 288-119 278-029 258-029 278-029 258-069 238-089 268-009 248-059 228-079
GPI 65 149 338-009 308-119 288-089 318-009 298-019 268-119 298-079 278-109 258-099
Non-SNOW 169 368-089 348-059 318-109 348-059 328-049 298-119 328-119 308-119 288-089
117⁄89 338-039 318-029 288-119 318-039 298-049 278-029 298-109 288-019 268-009
125%
GPI 90 149 378-099 358-059 328-109 358-069 338-049 308-109 338-119 318-109 298-069
169 418-099 398-039 368-049 398-039 368-119 348-029 378-079 358-039 328-089
Live 20 91⁄2 9 228-019 208-099 198-029 208-099 198-069 188-009 198-109 188-079 178-039
Dead 15 117⁄89 268-059 248-089 228-009 248-109 238-049 218-049 238-099 228-039 208-089
WI 40
149 298-089 278-019 248-029 288-029 268-039 238-069 268-119 258-049 238-069
169 328-009 298-029 268-019 318-009 288-049 258-049 298-119 288-019 258-079
117⁄89 288-019 268-049 248-059 268-049 248-099 228-119 258-029 238-089 218-119
WI 60 149 328-009 308-009 278-109 308-009 288-039 268-029 288-099 278-009 258-009
169 358-069 338-049 308-089 338-049 318-049 298-009 318-119 308-009 278-099
117⁄89 318-039 298-049 278-029 298-049 278-079 258-069 288-019 268-049 248-059
WI 80 149 358-069 338-049 308-109 338-049 318-049 298-009 318-119 308-009 278-099
169 398-059 378-009 348-039 378-009 348-099 328-029 358-059 338-039 308-109
91⁄2 9 198-099 188-069 178-029 188-069 178-049 168-019 178-069 168-059 158-039
GPI 20 117⁄89 238-089 228-039 208-079 228-029 208-109 198-049 218-009 198-099 188-039
149 278-019 258-069 238-079 258-059 238-109 228-019 248-009 228-079 208-119
91⁄2 9 218-009 198-099 188-039 198-089 188-069 178-029 188-089 178-069 168-039
GPI 40 117⁄89 258-029 238-089 218-109 238-079 228-029 208-069 228-049 218-009 198-059
149 288-089 268-099 238-119 268-109 258-029 238-019 258-059 238-109 228-019
117⁄89 278-079 258-119 248-009 258-109 248-039 228-069 248-069 238-009 218-049
GPI 65 149 318-059 298-069 278-049 298-059 278-089 258-079 278-119 268-039 248-039
Non-SNOW 169 348-119 328-109 308-059 328-099 308-099 288-069 318-009 298-029 278-009
117⁄89 318-089 298-099 278-069 298-089 278-119 258-109 288-029 268-059 248-069
125%
GPI 90 149 368-009 338-109 318-039 338-099 318-089 298-049 328-009 308-009 278-109
169 398-109 378-059 348-089 378-049 358-019 328-069 358-059 338-039 308-099
Live 20 91⁄2 9 218-009 198-099 188-009 198-089 188-069 178-029 188-089 178-069 168-039
Dead 20 117⁄89 258-029 238-009 208-079 238-079 228-029 198-109 228-049 218-009 198-059
WI 40
149 278-089 258-039 228-079 268-099 248-059 218-109 258-059 238-109 218-099
169 298-109 278-039 248-049 288-109 268-039 238-069 288-029 268-039 238-059
117⁄89 268-099 258-029 238-039 258-019 238-079 218-109 238-099 228-049 208-089
WI 60 149 308-069 288-089 268-069 288-079 268-109 248-109 278-019 258-059 238-079
169 338-119 318-109 288-079 318-099 298-109 278-079 308-019 288-039 268-029
117⁄89 298-099 278-119 258-109 278-119 268-029 248-039 268-059 248-109 238-009
WI 80 149 338-109 318-109 298-059 318-099 298-109 278-079 308-019 288-039 268-029
169 378-079 358-039 328-089 358-029 338-019 308-079 338-049 318-049 298-009
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Dead Load Material Weights
Pounds per square foot (PSF)
Material PSF Material PSF Material PSF
Sheathing and Decking Roofing 2x Framing (129 o.c.)
11
⁄329 Plytanium® Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 2-15 lb. and 1-90 lb. rolled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 2x4 (for 169 o.c. divide by 1.33). . . . . . . . . . 1.4
15
⁄329 Plytanium Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 3-15 lb. and 1-90 lb. rolled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 2x6 (for 169 o.c. divide by 1.33). . . . . . . . . . 2.2
19
⁄329 Plytanium Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 3-ply and gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 2x8 (for 169 o.c. divide by 1.33). . . . . . . . . . 2.9
23
⁄329 Plytanium Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 4-ply and gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 2x10 (for 169 o.c. divide by 1.33) . . . . . . . . 3.7
7
⁄89 Plytanium Plywood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 5-ply and gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 2x12 (for 169 o.c. divide by 1.33) . . . . . . . . 4.4
11⁄89 Plytanium Plywood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Single-ply membrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 GPI (for 19.29 o.c. divide by 1.6) . . . . . .2.3–4.8
3
⁄89 OSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 and gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 W I (for 19.29 o.c. divide by 1.6). . . . . . .2.6–4.5
7
⁄169 OSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Asphalt shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 See page 28 for weight per lineal foot
1
⁄29 OSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 Tough-Glass ®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Interior Walls (wood or steel studs)
19
⁄329 OSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 Tough-Glass ® Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 5
⁄89 gypsum board each side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0
23
⁄329 OSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Summit ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 5
⁄89 gypsum board one side plaster one side. . . 12.0
1x decking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Summit ® III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 Plaster both sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.0
2x decking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Wood shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0
3x decking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 Asbestos-cement shingles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 Exterior Walls (2x6 studs with insulation)
18 gauge metal deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 Clay tile (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0
5
⁄89 gypsum board and wood siding . . . . . . . 10.0
20 gauge metal deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Concrete tile (Monier ®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5
5
⁄89 gypsum board and cement siding. . . . . . 12.0
Spanish tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.0
5
⁄89 gypsum board and stucco . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.0
Ceilings Windows, glass, frame and sash . . . . . . . . . . 8.0
1
⁄2 9 gypsum board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Floor Finish 5
⁄89 gypsum board and brick veneer . . . . . . . 48.0
5
⁄89 gypsum board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 Hardwood (nominal 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0
Note: Wall weights are per square foot of wall
Metal suspension system w/acoustical tile . . . 1.8 Carpet and pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 Multiply weight times wall height for plf .
Wood suspension system w/acoustical tile . . 2.5 Linoleum or soft tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Insulation (per 19 thickness)
19 plaster with lath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 3
⁄49 ceramic or quarry tile (w/out mortar). . 10.0
Rigid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Miscellaneous
1
⁄2 9 mortar bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0
Batts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5
Mechanical ducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0-4.0 19 mortar bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.0
Skylight, metal frame 3⁄ 8 9 glass . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 Floor Fill 1.0-2.0 PSF is recommended for miscellaneous
Stucco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0 11⁄2 9 lightweight concrete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.0 dead loads.
11⁄2 9 regular concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.0
3⁄49 GYP-CRETE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5
General Notes and Information for Allowable Uniform Loads – Floor and Roof
(use these general notes for pages 12-13)
1 . Table values are based on: (a) clear distance between supports, (b) simple or multiple 4 . Verify that the deflection criteria herein are accepted by local codes and authorities .
spans, (c) spans of multiple span joists at least 40% of adjacent span . 5 . Provide lateral support at bearing points and continuous lateral support along
2 . Uniform loads shown below cover a broad range of applications . It may be possible the compression flange of each joist .
to exceed these loads by analyzing a specific application using FASTBeam ® software . 6 . Minimum end bearing length is 13 ⁄49 . Minimum intermediate bearing length is 31⁄ 29 .
For cases with cantilevers or point loads, use FASTBeam software or contact
Georgia-Pacific . 7 . For double joists, double the table values and connect joists per detail F11 .
3 . Both live and total loads must be checked—live load against the Live row and total 8 . For proper installation procedures, refer to appropriate sections in this publication .
load against the Total row . When no value is shown in the Live row, Total load will 9 . Table does not include additional stiffness from composite action with glue-nailed or
govern . nailed decking .
PSF to PLF Conversion Calculating Uniform Loads (Plan View)

Load in pounds per lineal foot (PLF)
O.C. Spacing Load in pounds per square foot (PSF) Joist Spacing (L1, L2)
Spacing Factor 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
129 1 .00 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75
169 1 .33 27 34 40 47 54 60 67 74 80 87 94 100
19 .29 1 .60 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104 112 120
249 2 .00 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Check resulting loads against
those in the appropriate table .
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Allowable Uniform Floor Loads (PLF)
Joist Series Depth Joist Span: 68 78 88 98 108 118 128 138 148 158 168 188178 198 208 218 228 238 248 258 268 278 288 298 308
L/600 208 153 116 90 71 57 46 38 32 22 26
Live
91/29 L/480 192 145 112 88 71 57 47 39 28 33
Total L/240 301 259 227 202 182 165 152 137 115 95 79 56 66
L/600 148 117 94 77 64 53 38 45 33 28 24 21 19
Live
GPI 20 11 /89
7
L/480 146 118 96 79 66 48 56 41 35 31 27 24
Total L/240 301 259 228 203 183 167 153 142 132 123 115 93 104 82 70 61 53 47
L/600 136 112 93 77 56 65 48 41 36 32 28 25 22 19 17
149 Live L/480 116 97 70 82 60 52 45 39 35 31 27 24 22
Total L/240 301 259 228 203 183 167 153 142 132 123 115 103109 97 91 82 75 69 61 55 49 44
L/600 180 137 106 84 67 55 45 38 27 32
9 /29
1 Live L/480 171 133 105 84 69 57 47 34 40
Total L/240 321 275 240 214 192 175 160 141 122 107 94 68 79
L/600 172 137 111 91 75 63 45 53 39 34 29 26 22
Live
GPI 40 117/89 L/480 139 113 94 79 56 66 48 42 36 32 28
Total L/240 334 288 253 226 204 185 170 157 146 137 121 96108 86 78 71 64 56
L/600 129 107 90 65 76 56 48 42 37 32 29 26 23 20
149 Live L/480 134 112 81 95 70 60 52 46 41 36 32 28 26
Total L/240 334 288 253 226 204 185 170 157 146 137 128 114121 104 94 85 78 71 65 60 56 51
L/600 140 115 95 80 58 68 50 43 38 33 29
11 /89
7 Live L/480 143 119 100 72 85 62 54 47 41 36
Total L/240 336 289 254 226 204 186 171 158 147 137 129 115121 109 103 94 82 73
L/600 136 115 83 97 72 62 54 48 42 37 33 30 27
GPI 65 149 Live L/480 104 90 78 68 60 53 47 42 37 33
Total L/240 336 289 254 226 204 186 171 158 147 137 129 121 115 109 103 98 94 90 86 83 74 67
L/600 111 96 84 73 64 57 51 45 40 36 33 30 27
169 Live L/480 92 80 71 63 56 50 45 41 37 33
Total L/240 336 289 254 226 204 186 171 158 147 137 129
115 109 103 121 98 94 90 86 83 80 77 74 71 67
L/600 194 162 135 115
84 72 63 98 55 48 43
117/89 Live L/480 169 143
105 91 79 122 69 61 54
Total L/240 432 372 327 291 263 239 220 203 189 176 165
147 140 133 156 126 121 107
L/600 160
118 102 89 137 78 69 61 54 49 43 39
Live
GPI 90 149 L/480 128 112 98 86 76 68 61 54 49
Total L/240 432 372 327 291 263 239 220 203 189 176 165 156 147 140 133 126 121 116 111 106 102 98
L/600 135 118 103 91 81 72 64 58 52 47 43 39
169 Live L/480 114 101 90 81 72 65 59 53 49
Total L/240 432 372 327 291 263 239 220 203 189 176 165 156 147 140 133 126 121 116 111 106 102 99 95 92 89
L/600 180 137 106 84 67 55 45 38 32 27
9 /29
1 Live L/480 133 105 84 69 57 47 40 34
Total L/240 278 239 210 187 169 154 141 125 108 94 83 74 66
L/600 172 137 111 91 75 63 53 45 39 34 29 26 22
11 /89
7 Live L/480 139 113 94 79 66 56 48 42 36 32 28
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 140 122 108 96 85 77 69 63 57 53
WI 40 L/600 129 107 90 76 65 56 48 42 37 32 29 26 23 20
149 Live L/480 112 95 81 70 60 52 46 41 36 32 28 26
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 141 131 123 115 103 92 84 76 69 63 58 54 50 46
L/600 119 101 87 75 65 56 50 44 39 34 31 28 25 22 20
169 Live L/480 108 93 81 71 62 55 48 43 38 35 31 28 25
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 141 131 123 116 110 104 97 88 80 73 68 62 58 53 50 46 43
L/600 160 129 106 88 74 63 53 46 40 35 30 27
117/89 Live L/480 133 110 92 78 67 57 50 43 38 33
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 141 131 123 116 110 104 96 86 76 67
L/600 126 106 90 77 66 57 50 44 39 34 31 27 25
Live
WI 60 149 L/480 112 96 83 72 63 55 48 43 38 34 31
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 141 131 123 116 110 104 99 94 90 86 80 74 68 61
L/600 103 89 77 67 59 52 46 41 37 33 30 27 25
169 Live L/480 96 84 74 65 58 52 46 41 37 34 31
Total L/240 322 277 243 217 196 178 164 151 141 131 123 116 110 104 99 94 90 86 83 79 76 73 69 64 60
L/600 139 116 98 83 71 61 53 47 41 36
11 /89
7 Live L/480 122 104 89 77 67 58 51 45
Total L/240 355 306 269 240 216 197 181 167 155 145 136 128 121 115 109 104 99 90
L/600 138 118 101 88 76 67 59 52 46 41 37 33
WI 80 149 Live L/480 127 109 95 83 73 65 58 51 46 41
Total L/240 389 335 294 262 236 215 198 183 170 159 149 140 133 126 119 114 109 104 100 96 92 83
L/600 116 101 89 78 69 62 55 49 44 40 36 33
169 Live L/480 111 98 87 77 69 62 55 50 45 41
Total L/240 389 335 294 262 236 215 198 183 170 159 149 140 133 126 119 114 109 104 100 96 92 89 86 83 80
NOTES: 1 . Refer to General Notes on page 11 . 3 . Total load deflection is limited to L/240 .
2 . L/480 live load deflection is recommended (See System Performance on page 5 .)
For L/360 (minimum code deflection) multiply L/480 value times 1 .33 .
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Allowable Uniform Roof Loads (PLF)
Joist Series Depth Joist Span: 68 78 88 98 108
128 118
148 158 168 138 178 188 198 208 218 228 238 248 258 268 278 288 298 308
Live L/240 177 115 95 79 141 66 56 48 41 36 31 28 24
91/29 115% 346 298 262 232 209 190 174 137 119 105 158 88 75 64 55 48 42 37 33
Total
125% 376 324 284 253 227 207 189 148 126 105 172 88 75 64 55 48 42 37 33
Live L/240 133 112 95 82 70 61 53 47 42 37 33 29 27 24
GPI 20 117/89
Total
115% 346 298 262 234 211 192 176 163 151 141 133 120 107 96 87 79 71 63 55 49 44 39 35 32
125% 376 324 285 254 229 209 192 177 165 154 144 131 117 105 94 82 71 63 55 49 44 39 35 32
Live L/240 120 104 90 79 69 61 55 49 44 39 35 32
149 115% 346 298 262 234 211 192 176 163 151 141 133 125 118 112 104 95 86 79 73 67 62 58 52 47 43
Total
125% 376 324 285 254 229 209 192 177 165 154 144 136 128 122 114 103 94 86 79 73 65 58 52 47 43
Live L/240 168 137 113 94 79 68 58 50 43 38 33 29 26 23
91/29 115% 369 316 277 246 221 201 184 163 141 123 108 96 86 77 67 58 51 44 39 35 31
Total
125% 401 344 301 267 240 218 200 177 153 133 117 104 90 77 67 58 51 44 39 35 31
Live L/240 133 113 97 84 73 64 56 50 44 39 35 32 29 26
GPI 40 117/89 115% 385 331 291 259 234 213 196 181 168 157 140 124 111 99 90 82 74 68 63 58 53 47 42 38 35
Total
125% 418 360 316 282 254 232 213 197 183 171 152 135 120 108 98 89 81 74 66 59 53 47 42 38 35
Live L/240 105 92 81 72 64 57 51 46 42 38
149 115% 385 331 291 259 234 213 196 181 168 157 147 139 131 119 108 98 89 82 75 69 64 59 55 52 48
Total
125% 418 360 316 282 254 232 213 197 183 171 160 151 143 130 117 106 97 89 82 75 70 65 60 55 50
Live L/240 125 108 94 82 73 64 57 51 46 41 37 34
117/89 115% 386 333 292 260 235 214 197 182 169 158 148 139 132 125 119 113 108 97 86 76 68 61 55 50 45
Total
125% 420 362 318 283 255 233 214 197 184 171 161 152 143 136 129 123 110 97 86 76 68 61 55 50 45
Live L/240 105 94 83 74 67 60 54 49
GPI 65 149 115% 386 333 292 260 235 214 197 182 169 158 148 139 132 125 119 113 108 103 99 95 92 88 80 73 66
Total
125% 420 362 318 283 255 233 214 197 184 171 161 152 143 136 129 123 117 112 108 103 99 89 80 73 66
Live L/240 91 82 74 67
169 115% 386 333 292 260 235 214 197 182 169 158 148 139 132 125 119 113 108
103 99 95 92 88 85 82 79
Total
125% 420 362 318 283 255 233 214 197 184 171 161 152 143 136 129 123 117
112 108 103 100 96 92 89 86
Live L/240 158 138 121
107 95 85 76 68 61 56 50
117/89 115% 496 428 376 335 302 275 253 234 217 203 190 179 169 161 153 145 139
133 127 113 101 91 82 74 67
Total
125% 539 465 408 364 328 299 275 254 236 220 207 195 184 175 166 158 151
143 127 113 101 91 82 74 67
Live L/240 136 121 109 98 88 80 73
GPI 90 149
Total
115% 496 428 376 335 302 275 253 234 217 203 190 179 169 161 153 145 139 133 127 122 118 113 109 106 97
125% 539 465 408 364 328 299 275 254 236 220 207 195 184 175 166 158 151 144 139 133 128 123 118 107 97
Live L/240 118 107 97
169 115% 496 428 376 335 302 275 253 234 217 203 190 179 169 161 153 145 139 133 127 122 118 113 109 106 102
Total
125% 539 465 408 364 328 299 275 254 236 220 207 195 184 175 166 158 151 144 139 133 128 123 119 115 111
Live L/240 113 94 79 68 58 50 43 38 33 29 26 23
91/29 115% 320 275 242 216 194 177 163 144 124 109 96 85 76 68 62 56 51 44 39 35 31
Total
125% 347 299 263 234 211 193 177 157 135 118 104 92 82 74 67 58 51 44 39 35 31
Live L/240 84 73 64 56 50 44 39 35 32
29 26
117/89 115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 161 141 124 110 98 88 80 72 66 60 56 51 47 44 41
38 35
Total
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 175 153 135 120 107 96 87 79 72 66 60 56 52 47 42
38 35
WI 40
Live L/240 72 64 57 51 46
42 38
149 115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 162 151 142 132 118 106 96 87 80 73 67 62 57 53 49
46 43
Total
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 176 164 154 144 129 116 104 95 86 79 73 67 62 58 54
50 47
Live L/240 56 51
169 115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 162 151 142 134 126 120 111 101 92 84 78 72 66 61 57 53 50
Total
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 176 164 154 145 137 130 121 110 100 92 84 78 72 67 62 58 54
Live L/240 133 115 99 86 76 67 59 53 47 42 38 34 31
117/89 115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 162 151 142 134 126 120 110 100 91 84 77 70 63 56 50 46 41
Total
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 176 164 154 145 137 130 120 109 99 89 79 70 63 56 50 46 41
Live L/240 110 97 86 76 68 61 55 50 45
WI 60 149
Total
115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 162 151 142 134 126 120 114 108 104 99 92 85 79 73 68 64 59
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 176 164 154 145 137 130 124 118 113 108 101 93 86 80 74 67 60
Live L/240 92 83 75 68 61
169 115% 370 319 280 249 225 205 188 174 162 151 142 134 126 120 114 108
104 99 95 91 88 85 79 74 69
Total
125% 402 346 304 271 245 223 205 189 176 164 154 145 137 130 124 118
113 108 103 99 95 92 86 80 75
Live L/240 133 116
102 90 80 71 64 57 51 47 42
117/89 115% 408 352 309 275 248 226 208 192 179 167 157 147 139 132 126 120
114 109 105 95 85 76 69 62 56
Total
125% 444 382 336 299 270 246 226 209 194 181 170 160 151 144 137 130
124 119 107 95 85 76 69 62 56
Live L/240 115 103 92 83 74 67 61
WI 80 149
Total
115% 447 385 338 301 272 248 227 210 195 183 171 161 153 145 137 131 125 120 115 110 106 102 97 90 81
125% 486 418 367 328 296 269 247 228 212 198 186 175 166 157 149 142 136 130 125 120 115 110 99 90 81
Live L/240 100 91 82
169 115% 447 385 338 301 272 248 227 210 195 183 171 161 153 145 137 131 125 120 115 110 106 102 98 95 92
Total
125% 486 418 367 328 296 269 247 228 212 198 186 175 166 157 149 142 136 130 125 120 115 111 107 103 100
NOTES: 1 . Refer to General Notes on page 11 . 3 . Use of this table for horizontal spans should be limited to 4 . Total load deflection is limited to L/180 .
2 . All roof joists to be sloped 1⁄49 in 129 minimum . roof slopes of 29 per foot or less . For greater slopes, convert For less deflection use the L/240 row .
horizontal span to up-the-slope span using the table on page 14 . 5 . Table applies to gravity loads only .
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Up-the-Slope Spans & Cutting Lengths for Sloped Roofs
Joist Depth Lp
(ft .)
91⁄29 117⁄89 149 169 + Lp
actor
Slope Amount to Increase Length eF or
S lop act
Slope Factor for Plumb Cut (Lp in feet) Hx p eF
L=L x Slo h
21⁄2 in 12 1 .021 0 .165 0 .206 0 .243 0 .278 Lh ept
tD
3 in 12 1 .031 0 .198 0 .247 0 .292 0 .333 Jois
31⁄2 in 12 1 .042 0 .231 0 .289 0 .340 0 .389 pan
eS
-S lop
4 in 12 1 .054 0 .264 0 .330 0 .389 0 .444
-the
41⁄2 in 12 1 .068 0 .297 0 .371 0 .438 0 .500 Up
5 in 12 1 .083 0 .330 0 .412 0 .486 0 .556
6 in 12 1 .118 0 .396 0 .495 0 .583 0 .667
7 in 12 1 .158 0 .462 0 .577 0 .681 0 .778 Horizontal Span
8 in 12 1 .202 0 .528 0 .660 0 .778 0 .889
9 in 12 1 .250 0 .594 0 .742 0 .875 1 .000 Lh
10 in 12 1 .302 0 .660 0 .825 0 .972 1 .111 EXAMPLE:
11 in 12 1 .357 0 .726 0 .907 1 .069 1 .222 7/12 slope and 208-09 horizontal span, 28-0 9 overhang (horizontal) one end, 2x4 walls
12 in 12 1 .414 0 .792 0 .990 1 .167 1 .333 Up-the-slope span: 208 x 1 .158 = 23 .168 — use 248 joist span column to check load capacity .
When using the uniform load table for roofs with slopes greater than 2( per
Overall length: Lh = 28 + 3 .5 9/12 + 208 + 3 .59/12 = 22 .5838
foot, substitute the up-the-slope-span in the table on page 13 .
If a 149 joist will be used, Lp = 0 .681 feet
L = (22 .5838x 1 .158) + 0 .6818 = 26 .8328 = 268-109
Storage and Handling

■ Wood I Beam™ joists and FiberStrong® rim board should
not be stored in direct contact with the ground and should
be protected from weather. Provide air circulation under
covering and around stacks of materials.
■ Bundles should be stored level.
■ Do not open bundles until time of installation. Use care
Protect products from sun DO NOT store DO NOT lift
when handling bundles and individual components to and water . Use support Wood I Beam Wood I Beam
prevent injury to handlers or damage by forklifts or cranes. blocks at 10* on-center to joists flat . joists by top flange .
keep bundles out of water .
■ Stack and handle Wood I Beam joists in the upright position.
Stack and handle FiberStrong rim board flatwise.

■ Twisting of joists, or applying loads to the joist when flat
can damage the joist.

■ Damaged products should not be used.
Safety Warning
Handlers and installers should use appropriate personal
protective equipment such as gloves and goggles. An MSDS DO NOT lift DO NOT allow workers Stack building materials over
is available at www.buildgp.com. Wood I Beam joists or loads on Wood I Beam main beams or walls only–
in the flat orientation . joists until properly NOT on unsheathed joists .
Wood I Beam joists will not support workers or other loads installed and braced .
until properly installed and braced.To minimize risk of injury, each
Wood I Beam joist shall be properly fastened as it is erected.
Continuous closure and/or blocking panels must be installed established lateral restraint. Bracing should be 1x4 minimum and at
and attached to joists prior to installing floor or roof sheathing. least 88 long with on-center spacing not to exceed 108. Ends of
Lateral restraint, such as an existing deck or braced end wall, must adjoining bracing should lap over at least two joists. Stack building
be established at the ends of the bay. Alternatively, a temporary materials over main beams or walls only.
or permanent deck (sheathing) may be nailed to the first 4 feet The following can result in serious accidents: improper storage or
of joists at the end of the bay. installation, failure to follow applicable building codes, failure to follow
Rows of temporary bracing at right angles to joists must be fastened proper load tables, failure to use acceptable hole sizes and locations,
with a minimum of two 8d nails (10d box nails if net thickness of or failure to use bearing stiffeners when required. Installation notes
bracing exceeds 19) to the upper surface of each parallel joist and the must be followed carefully.
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Installation Notes
A. Engineered lumber must not be installed in direct contact with E. End bearing length must be at least 13⁄49. Intermediate bearings
concrete or masonry construction per code and shall be used in of multiple span joists must be at least 31⁄29.
covered, dry-use conditions only (moisture content less than 16%). F. Wood I Beam joists must be supported on walls, beams, or in
B. Except for cutting to length and birdsmouth cuts, top and bottom hangers. They may not be supported by a non-structural ridge
flanges of Wood I Beam™ joists shall not be cut, drilled or board or by toe-nailing into a beam or ledger.
notched. G. Wood I Beam joists must be restrained against rotation at the
C. Concentrated loads shall only be applied to the upper surface of ends of joists by use of rim joists, blocking panels, or cross
the top flange, not suspended from the bottom flange. Contact bridging. To laterally restrain cantilevered joists, blocking panels
Georgia-Pacific for exceptions. must also be installed over supports nearest the cantilever. The
D. When nailing to the wide face of the flange surface, maintain top flange of a Wood I Beam joist must be laterally supported
spacing in the ranges shown below: and kept straight within 1⁄29 of true alignment. Plytanium®
Plywood or OSB sub-floor nailed to the top flange (per Note D)
Flange Nail Spacing is adequate to provide lateral support.
GPI 40, WI 40, WI 60, H. When nail type is not specified in this guide, use common, box
GPI 20 GPI 65, GPI 90 WI 80 or sinker.
Nail Size Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. I. To help safeguard the structural integrity of connections with
8d Box, 8d Common 39 169 29 249 49 249 preservative or fire-retardant treated wood, use connectors and
10d Box, 12d Box 39 169 29 249 49 249 hardware as required by code and type of treatment.
10d Common, 12d Common 41⁄29 169 39 249 49 249 J. Certain applications of staple-up radiant heating may cause
NOTES: additional deflection in I-joists due to unequal drying within the
1 . If more than one row of nails is required, rows must be offset by at least 1⁄ 29 floor cavity. Contact a radiant heating professional for additional
( 3 ⁄49 for WI joists) and staggered . information.
2 . 14 gauge staples may be substituted for 8d nails if staples penetrate the
joist flange at least 19 . K. Wood I Beam joists are manufactured without camber or
3 . Do not use nails larger than those shown above when attaching sheathing specific vertical orientation. They may be installed with the
to flanges of Wood I Beam joists . identifying stamps on the side faces reading right side up or
Example: When using 8d common nails and GPI 20 series joists, space no upside down.
closer (min .) than 3 9 o .c . and no farther (max .) than 169 o .c .
Common
Installation
Errors
DO NOT support Wood I Beam
DO NOT violate hole table rules . See pages 25 and 26 . joist by top flange or web .
DO NOT cut or notch flanges

(except for cutting to length
and for birdsmouth cuts in
DO NOT
roof details R4 & R6) .
birdsmouth cut
bottom flange
at high end of
roof I-joist . See
roof detail R2 .
Support DO NOT bevel cut joist beyond

beam inside face of wall . See page 7 .
Wood I Beam
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Typical Framing
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Floor Details
F1 ATTACHMENT AT END BEARING F2 BLOCKING PANEL, EXTERIOR
Vertical load transfer = 2000 plf max .
One 8d (box or common) or 10d (box or sinker) nail

each side at bearing, typical for all wood bearings
Wood I Beam™
blocking panel
1 3⁄49 minimum end bearing length

at all floor and roof details
8d nails at 69 o .c .
Note: For shear transfer, use
To minimize splitting of flange and bearing plate, same nailing as required for
angle nails and start at least 11⁄2 9 from end . sheathing, but complying with
Installation Note D, page 15 .
WOOD I BEAM™ RIM JOIST SQUASH BLOCKS & SINGLE RIM

F3 Vertical load transfer = 2000 plf max . F4 Vertical load transfer = 2000 plf max .
along load bearing wall
⁄ 9 48/24 APA Rated®

23 32
8d nails at
sheathing where allowed 69 o .c ., toe-nail
by local code or use F5 to plate, typical
Wood I Beam Note: For shear
rim joist transfer, see
APA EWS
Squash Blocks Y250 .
(2x4 minimum)
Provide backer 8d nail top and

for siding bottom flange
attachment
unless nailable
sheathing is
Minimum 13⁄49 joist used .
bearing at wall
8d nail into top flange
8d nails at 69 o .c .
Note: For shear transfer, use ⁄ 9
1 16
same nailing as required for 8d nail into bottom flange or plate

sheathing, but complying with
Installation Note D, page 15 .
See detail F7 for additional braced wall blocking requirements .
Toe-nail rim joist to top flange
of joist with 10d nail . Check local building code for appropriate detail in areas of high lateral load.
FIBERSTRONG® RIM CLOSURE

F5 F6 AND DECK ATTACHMENT Do not butt ends
at joist location .
Vertical load transfer of rim board = 4850 plf
Siding CAUTION:
One 2x4 min . with 1⁄ 8 9 gap The lag screw should
at top, fasten with 8d Weather Barrier be inserted in a lead
box nails from each hole by turning with
Blocking where required by local web into 2x_ . Metal flashing– Sheathing a wrench, not by
codes for lateral load transfer under weather driving with hammer .
and/or optional blocking for FiberStrong
barrier at top, rim board Over-torquing can
diaphragm nailing over weather significantly reduce
barrier at bot- the lateral resistance
tom of the screw and
Starter therefore should be
joist avoided .
1⁄ 2 9 sheathing Extend flashing

8d nails with weather below 2 x _
top and bottom barrier ledger and
flange over siding .
11⁄29
FiberStrong
rim board 2x PT ledger attached with 1⁄ 2 9 diameter through-bolts with
washers and nuts or 1⁄ 2 9 lag screws with tip extending a minimum
8d nails at 6” o .c . toe-nail to plate, of 1⁄ 2 9 beyond rim board . (See note I, page 15 .) Capacity is 350
typical Note: For shear transfer, pounds per fastener . Bolt / lag screw spacing to be determined by
11⁄29 FiberStrong design vertical and lateral load . Lower fastener may alternately
Check local building code for (3) 8d nails rim board use same nailing as required for
sheathing, but complying with be located in wall plate . Use high quality caulk to fill holes and
appropriate detail in areas of at corners seal flashing .
high lateral load. Installation Note D, page 15 .
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Floor Details (continued)
Do not bevel cut
F7 BLOCKING PANELS USED FOR BRACED WALL F8 BEVEL CUT JOIST joist beyond inside
face of support .
Single layer 23⁄ 32 9 48/24 rated sheathing rim provides 1000 plf
vertical load transfer (two layers=2000 plf) . 23⁄ 32 9 plywood or
OSB rim allowed only with joist depths up to 117⁄89 unless
used with 2x4 min . squash blocks as shown in detail F4 .
Fasten to end of joists and plate as indicated
for FiberStrong® rim board in F5 .
Note: For shear

transfer, use
same nailing
Blocking panels installed for as required for
braced wall requirements . sheathing, but
Locate as required by code . complying with
Installation Note: Wood I Beam™ or FiberStrong rim
Note D, page 15 . board blocking, or x-bridging required
at bearing for lateral support .
Check local building code for appropriate detail in areas of high lateral load. Check local building code for appropriate detail in areas of high lateral load.
BLOCKING PANEL, INTERIOR SQUASH BLOCKS AT INTERIOR BEARING

F9 Vertical load transfer = 2000 plf max . along load bearing wall . F10 Vertical load transfer = 2000 plf max along load bearing wall .
Load bearing wall must stack over Load bearing wall must stack over squash blocks and wall or beam below .
blocking and wall or beam below .*
Non-stacking load bearing walls require additional consideration.
When two joists meet over wall, ⁄ 9
1 16
provide 1 3⁄4 9 minimum bearing for
each joist and install blocking panel
to restrain both joists .
Attach joist with one 10d box or
Blocking panels not required when sinker nail on each side of bearing .
joists are continuous over wall and
no load bearing wall exists above .
8d nail into top flange
8d nails at 69 o .c . (or per Squash block (2x4 8d nail into bottom

design professional’s specs ., minimum) used only flange or plate
but complying with Installation if load bearing wall
Note D, see page 15) exists above
Check local building code
*Non-stacking load bearing walls Bearing wall, GP Lam® for appropriate detail in
require additional consideration. LVL or glulam beam areas of high lateral load.
F11 DOUBLE JOIST CONSTRUCTION WITH FILLER
Joist Joist Regular Filler Blocking Full-Depth Filler Blocking

Series Depth Use in detail F12 Use in details C4, F13, F14 & R7 Filler blocking
91⁄29 2x6 2x6 1/89 gap
GPI 20 117⁄89 2x6 2x8
149 2x8 2x10
91⁄29 2x6 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x6 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood
GPI 40 117⁄89 2x6 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x8 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood 1 . Support back of web during nailing
149 2x8 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x10 + 3⁄89 OSB/Plywood to prevent damage to web-flange
91⁄29 2x6 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x6 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood connection .
GPI 65 117⁄89 2x6 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x8 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood 2 . Leave 1⁄ 89 gap between top of filler blocking
WI 40 149 2x8 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x10 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood and bottom of top flange .
WI 60 169 2x8 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood
2x12 + 5⁄89 OSB/Plywood
3 . Block solid between joists . For all applications except cantilever
reinforcement, filler need not be one continuous length, but must
117⁄89 (2) 2x8 (2) 2x8 extend the entire length of span . For double I-joist cantilever
GPI 90 149 (2) 2x8 (2) 2x10 reinforcement C4, filler must be one continuous piece extending the
WI 80 169 (2) 2x8 (2) 2x12 full length of the reinforcement .
4 . Place joists together and nail from each side with 2 rows of 10d (16d for
Note: Filler blocks and fastening between joists can be omitted when double joists are loaded WI 80 and GPI 90) nails at 129 o .c ., clinched when possible . Stagger
evenly from above to the tops of both joists, such as when a parallel bearing wall is directly rows from opposite sides by 69 .
centered over the double joist .
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Assemble double joist per
F12 FLOOR OPENING, TOP MOUNT HANGERS detail F11 (regular filler) .
Backer Blocks*
Joist Series Joist Depth Material Depth
91⁄29, 117⁄89 ⁄ 9
23 32 51⁄29
GPI 20
149 23⁄329 71⁄49
91⁄29, 117⁄89 7⁄89 51⁄29 Headers can be single
GPI 40 or double I-joists .
149 7⁄89 71⁄49
GPI 65, 91⁄29, 117⁄89 1⁄29 + 1⁄29 51⁄29 Backer blocks required
both sides of web
WI 40, WI 60 149, 169 1⁄29 + 1⁄29 71⁄49 (per hanger
GPI 90, WI 80 117⁄89, 149, 169 2x8 71⁄49 manufacturer) .
* Block must be long enough to permit

required nailing without splitting .
Backer Block (use if hanger load exceeds 250 lbs.)

Before installing backer to double joist, drive an additional (3) 10d nails
into web where backer will fit . Clinch when possible . Install backer tight
to top flange . Use (10) 10d nails, clinched when possible .
Assemble double joist per

F13 FLOOR OPENING, FACE MOUNT HANGERS detail F11 (full-depth filler) .
Backer Block Unless hanger sides laterally

Before installing backer to double joist, drive an additional (3) 10d nails into restrain top flange, bearing
web where backer will fit . Clinch when possible . Install backer tight to top stiffeners are required at
flange . Use (10) 10d nails, clinched when possible . hangers (see detail F18).
Backer Blocks*
Joist Series Joist Depth Material Depth
GPI 20 9 1⁄2 9, 11 7⁄8 9, 149 ⁄ 9
23 32 6 1⁄4 9, 8 3⁄4 9, 10 3⁄49
GPI 40 9 1⁄2 9, 11 7⁄8 9, 149 7⁄8 9 6 1⁄4 9, 8 3⁄4 9, 10 3⁄49
GPI 65, 9 1⁄2 9, 11 7⁄8 9, 1⁄2 9 + 1⁄2 9
6 1⁄4 9, 83⁄49, Backer blocks both
sides of web
WI 40, WI 60 149, 169 103⁄49, 123⁄49
GPI 90, WI 80 11 7⁄8 9, 149, 169 1 1⁄2 9 net 83⁄49, 103⁄49, 123⁄49
* Block must be long enough to permit
required nailing without splitting .
Headers can be single

or double I-joists .
F14 STAIR STRINGER TO JOIST CONNECTION

Double Wood I Beam ™ joist construction
per detail F11 (full depth filler); backer
block size and installation per detail F13 .
Hangers for 148 (max) Stringer Nailing Requirement

United Steel Products MSH 218 Minimum (12) 10d nails into double joists
OR or single or double LVL header . Minimum
Simpson Strong-Tie® THA 218 (4) 10d x 11⁄ 2 9 nails into stringer .
For stair stringers longer than 148 or stringer reactions greater than 700 lbs ., call Georgia-Pacific .
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JOIST TO BEAM CONNECTION,
F15 JOIST TO BEAM CONNECTION F16 STEP DOWN
GP Lam LVL or Glulam Beam
®
Bearing stiffeners Properly fastened bearing

may be required plate . Plate must be flush
at hangers. with inside face of steel
(See detail F18) beam . Plate can overhang
beam a maximum of 1⁄ 49 . Face mount hanger
Note: Bearing stiffeners
may be required
(see detail F18) .
Top mount
A hangers*
Top mount
hangers*
B
Ledger for
floor
sheathing
attachment
*Appropriate face mount hangers may
be substituted . Properly fastened solid Steel Beam
wood blocking of the steel beam also GP Lam LVL or
required for face mount hangers on Glulam Beam
steel beam .
F17 JOIST TO DROPPED BEAM CONNECTION, STEP DOWN F18 BEARING STIFFENERS Gap (1⁄49 ±)
Bearing stiffeners may be Clinch nails

23⁄ 32 9 48/24 APA
required at hangers. 29 ± when possible
Rated® sheathing (See detail F18)
or FiberStrong®
rim board
Joist Series Stiffener Size Nails Plytanium®
Plywood, OSB,
8d nails
GPI 20 5
⁄89225⁄169 (3) 10d or 2x4 stiffeners
GPI 40 1
⁄29+1⁄29225⁄169 (3) 10d each side at:
- Hangers with
GPI 65 1
⁄29+1⁄29225⁄169 (3) 10d side nailing
GPI 90 11⁄29225⁄169 (3) 12d - Hangers with
sides not
GP Lam LVL WI 40 1⁄29+1⁄29225⁄169 (3) 10d restraining top
or Glulam Beam WI 60 1⁄29+1⁄29225⁄169 (3) 10d flange of joists.
- Birdsmouth cuts
WI 80 11⁄29225⁄169 (3) 12d
Minimum stiffener width is 2 5⁄169
APA Rated sheathing
or Sturd-I-Floor® 29 ±
See detail F7 for braced wall Tight fit

blocking requirements . Hanger
1
⁄169 gap Concentrated load from above
F19 SQUASH BLOCKS AT CONCENTRATED LOADS F20 WEB STIFFENERS
1
⁄ 49 gap
Stiffeners are required for concentrated loads

exceeding 1500 lbs . I-joists must be sized to
Solid block all posts support all applied loads . Install stiffeners per
to bearing below detail F18 but tight against top flange and gap
with equal number at bottom . Verify adequacy of joist to carry
of squash blocks . concentrated load .
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Cantilever Reinforcement Requirements
ROOF LOADINGS
TL = 35 psf TL = 45 psf TL = 55 psf TL = 65 psf
Roof LL not to exceed 20 psf LL not to exceed 30 psf LL not to exceed 40 psf LL not to exceed 50 psf
Joist Truss Joist spacing Joist spacing Joist spacing Joist spacing
Depth Span 129 169 19.29 249 129 169 19.29 249 129 169 19.29 249 129 169 19.29 249
26* 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 X 1 2 X X 2 X X X
28* 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X 2 X X X 2 X X X
30* 0 1 1 2 1 2 X X 2 X X X X X X X
9 1⁄2 9
32* 0 1 2 X 1 2 X X 2 X X X X X X X
34* 0 1 2 X 1 2 X X 2 X X X X X X X
36* 1 1 2 X 1 X X X X X X X X X X X
26* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X
28* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 X
30* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 X 1 2 X X
117⁄8 9 32* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 2 X 1 2 X X
34* 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 2 X 1 2 X X
36* 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 X X 1 X X X
38* 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 X 1 2 X X 2 X X X
26* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2
28* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2
30* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2
32* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 2
149
34* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X
36* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X
38* 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 1 1 2 X
40* 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 X 1 2 2 X
26* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
28* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2
30* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2
32* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2
169 34* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2
36* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 X
38* 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X
40* 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 X
42* 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 X 1 1 2 X
0 - No reinforcement is required . See Detail C1 .
1 - Single Reinforcement is required . See Detail C2 .
2 - Double Reinforcement is required . See Detail C3 or C4 .
X - Joist does not work . Select closer spacing or deeper joist .
NOTES:
1 . Assumes floor load of 40 psf live load at L/480,
10 psf dead load and maximum joist simple spans .
2 . Assumes exterior wall load of 80 plf . Wall load based
on 38-09 maximum width window or door openings .
For larger openings, or multiple 38-09 width openings
spaced less than 68-09 o .c ., additional joists beneath
the opening’s cripple studs may be required .
3 . Roof loads use a load duration factor of 115% .
4 . This table was designed to cover a broad range of Roof span
applications . It may be possible to exceed these
limitations by analyzing a specific application using
FASTBeam ® selection software . See detail F9 See details C1, C2, C3, C4
5 . For stick-built roofs braced to interior supports,
with loadings shown above, this table will be
conservative . Use FASTBeam software to check 28-09 Max .
for a more economical design .
Wood I Beam™ joist reinforcement
may be required at cantilever .
See table above .
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Cantilever Details Wood I Beams are intended for dry use and should be protected from the weather .
X-bridging or Wood I Beam™ CANTILEVER, REINFORCED

C1 CANTILEVER, UNREINFORCED blocking panels (see detail F2) C2 Single Sheathing/Rim Board (Option I)
X-bridging or Wood I Beam
blocking panels (see detail F2)
required at cantilevers and
continuing for 48 on each side required at cantilevers and
For allowable wall/roof loads For allowable wall/roof loads continuing for 48 on each
of cantilevered area .
on cantilever, use cantilever on cantilever, use cantilever side of cantilevered area .
table, FASTBeam® software or table, FASTBeam® software or
contact Georgia-Pacific . contact Georgia-Pacific .
ly L
on
ds
loa 09
m 28-
ifor ⁄ 9 APA
23 32
L
Un Rated sheathing
One 8d or FiberStrong
nail at x .* .*
top and ma rim board One 8d ax
⁄ 9 APA Rated®
23 32
L/4 *Cantilever length must not exceed nail at top and 0 9 m *Cantilever length must
bottom
sheathing or 1/4 the adjacent span (L) . In addition:
bottom flange 28-
flange not exceed 1/4 the
FiberStrong® rim board A) If end of cantilever supports wall/roof loads,
maximum cantilever length is 28- 09 . adjacent span (L) .
B) If no loads are placed on end of cantilever,
maximum cantilever length is 48- 09 .
Note: Wood I Beam joists must be Note: FiberStrong rim board or 48/24 APA Rated sheathing (strength axis horizontal) required one
protected from the weather . For other conditions contact Georgia-Pacific. side of joist . Depth must match full depth of joist . Nail to joist flanges with 8d nails at 69 o .c .
CANTILEVER, REINFORCED
C3 Double Sheathing/Rim Board (Option II)
X-bridging or Wood I Beam blocking panels (see detail F2) required at
For allowable wall/roof loads cantilevers and continuing for 48 on each side of cantilevered area .
on cantilever, use cantilever
table, FASTBeam® software or
contact Georgia-Pacific .
69
69
69
⁄ 9 APA
23 32 09 69
28-
Rated sheathing L 39
or FiberStrong
rim board Double Reinforcement
x .* 69
One 8d ma *Cantilever length must Nailing pattern
nail at top and 8 - 0 9 69
2 not exceed 1/4 the Nail to joist flanges with 8d nails at 69 o .c . Offset
bottom flange 39
adjacent span (L) . nailing on opposite side of flange to avoid splitting .
Note: FiberStrong rim board or 48/24 APA Rated sheathing (strength axis horizontal)
required both sides of joist . Depth must match full depth of joist .
CANTILEVER, REINFORCED X-bridging or Wood I Beam Backer block depth (detail F13)
C4 Double Joist (Option III) blocking panels (see detail F2) C5 CANTILEVER, DROPPED to match that of full-depth filler
required at cantilevers and blocking (detail F11) . Install
For allowable wall/roof loads on cantilever, continuing for 48 on each X-bridging or Wood I Beam blocking panels backer tight to bottom flange .
use cantilever table, FASTBeam® software side of cantilevered area . (see detail F2) required at cantilevers and Nail with 2 rows of 10d nails at
or contact Georgia-Pacific . continuing for 48 on each side 69 o .c . and clinch .
of cantilevered area .
29
Load bearing wall
not allowed . 39
69
⁄ 9 APA
23 32
Rated sheathing xL
09
48- 1 / min .
1 2
or FiberStrong nly
O - 09
rim board L ads 4 8
129 Lo
One 8d rm
ifo
nail at top and max* *Cantilever length must Un
0 9 not exceed 1/4 the
bottom flange 28-
adjacent span (L) . L x .
2x8 min . (designed by others) ma Cantilever can be sloped per
09
Note: Block together full length with full-depth filler blocking . See detail F11 for filler size, except nailed to backer block and web 48- code to promote drainage .
filler must be one continuous length . Use 2 rows of 10d (16d for WI 80 and GPI 90) nails at with 2 rows of 10d nails at 69
129 o .c . from each side; offset opposite side nailing by 69 . Clinch nails when possible . o .c . and clinched when possible .
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Roof Details
RIDGE-JOIST CONNECTION UPPER END, BEARING ON WALL Alternate 2: FiberStrong rim board
R1 12/12 maximum slope
R2 12/12 maximum slope or 23 ⁄ 32 9 48/24 APA Rated® sheathing
as continuous closure . Nail to top and
2 3⁄89 minimum end nailing *Strap required for bottom flange with 8d nails . Toe-nail
United Steel Products® to plate with 8d nails at 69 o .c .
distance, typical members with slope
LSTA 24 or Simpson
of 3/12 and greater .
Strong-Tie® LSTA 24 strap*
Adjustable with (7) 10d x 11⁄29 nails
slope hanger into each flange
(see page 27)
Beveled bearing Blocking panel: Wood I Beam™

stiffener each side (nail through top of flange to plate)
(see detail R8) or FiberStrong® rim board (toe-nail Beveled wood plate or variable
to plate) . Use 8d nails at 69 o .c . slope connector when slope
Ridge beam Alternate 1 (not shown): x-bridging exceeds 1/4:12
(GP Lam ® LVL attached to top flanges and to plate .
or Glulam) For Wood I Beam blocking panel shear transfer,
use same nailing as required for sheathing, but
Follow detail F1 for nailing to bearing complying with Installation Note D, page 15 . For
Additional uplift connections *Strap required for members plate . Additional uplift connections rim board or continuous closure shear transfer,
may be required . with slope of 3/12 and greater . may be required . see APA EWS Y250 .
JOISTS ABOVE RIDGE SUPPORT BEAM BIRDSMOUTH CUT Blocking panel: Wood I Beam
R3 12/12 maximum slope
R4 Low end of joist only . (for low-sloped roofs only) (nail
12/12 maximum slope through top of flange to plate) or
FiberStrong rim board (toe-nail
⁄ 9 48/24 APA Rated sheathing gusset (strength axis horizontal) each side with
23 32
to plate) . Use 8d nails at 69 o .c .
(12) 8d nails clinched or strap with (16) 10d x 1 1⁄ 29 nails applied to top flange per detail R1 .
Bearing stiffener Alternate 1 (not shown):
each side x-bridging attached to top
(see detail R8) flanges and to plate .
Follow detail F1 for

nailing to bearing
plate . Additional
uplift connections
may be required .
Double beveled wood

plate when slope
exceeds 1/4:12 Optional overhang
2’–0” (max)
GP Lam LVL or Blocking panel: Wood I Beam
glulam support beam (nail through top of flange to Follow detail F1 for nailing to bearing plate .
plate) or FiberStrong rim board Additional uplift connections may be required .
(toe-nail to plate) . Use 8d nails
For Wood I Beam blocking panel shear transfer, use at 69 o .c . For Wood I Beam blocking panel shear transfer, use
same nailing as required for sheathing, but complying Alternate 1 (not shown): same nailing as required for sheathing, but complying
with Installation Note D, page 15 . For rim board shear x-bridging attached to top with Installation Note D, page 15 . For rim board shear Notch Wood I Beam joist to provide
transfer, see APA EWS Y250 . flanges and to plate . transfer, see APA EWS Y250 . full bearing for bottom flange .
JOISTS ON BEVELED PLATE BIRDSMOUTH CUT

R5 12/12 maximum slope Blocking panel: Wood I Beam (nail through R6 Low end of joist only .
top of flange to plate) or FiberStrong rim 12/12 maximum slope
board (toe-nail to plate) . Use 8d nails at
Cantilever length may 69 o .c .
not exceed 1/4 of the Alternate 1 (not shown): x-bridging
adjacent span (L) . attached to top flanges and to plate .
Bearing stiffener
each side
(see detail R8)
Bottom flange must

have full bearing
L on plate .
x .
ma
09
28-
2x4 block to
attach fascia For Wood I Beam blocking Blocking panel:
9
. -0 panel shear transfer, use same Wood I Beam (nail through
ax d 48 Continuous beveled top of flange to plate) or
m nailing as required for sheathing,
For Wood I Beam blocking panel / 4 cee plate or variable pitch FiberStrong rim board
L ex but complying with Installation
shear transfer, use same nailing as to connector when slope 28- (toe-nail to plate) . Use
Note D, page 15 . For rim board 09
required for sheathing, but complying ot exceeds 1/4:12 ma 8d nails at 69 o .c .
N shear transfer, see APA EWS Y250 . x . Alternate 1 (not shown):
with Installation Note D, page 15 . x-bridging attached to top
For rim board shear transfer, see Follow detail F1 for nailing to bearing plate . Follow detail F1 for nailing to bearing plate . flanges and to plate .
APA EWS Y250 . Additional uplift connections may be required . Additional uplift connections may be required .
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Roof Details (continued)
ROOF OPENING, FACE MOUNT HANGERS BEVELED CUT BEARING STIFFENER
R7 12/12 maximum slope R8 12/12 maximum slope
Bevel cut bearing stiffener to

match roof slope . See detail F18 1
⁄ 4 9 gap
for attachment information .
Face mount
hanger
Bearing stiffeners may be
required (see detail F18) .
Wood I Beam™ joist

or GP Lam® LVL
Strap required
for members
with slope of Beveled
3/12 and greater . backer
block (see
detail F13)
Provide
ventilation Follow detail F1 for nailing
Backer block required Adjustable as required GP Lam LVL to bearing plate . Additional
on both sides of I-joist slope by codes . or double joist uplift connections may be
web (see detail F13) . hanger (see detail F11), required .
use full-depth
Additional uplift connections may be required . filler
OPTIONAL OVERHANG EXTENSIONS OVERHANG PARALLEL TO JOIST

R10 12/12 maximum slope; May be used with detail R4, R5, and R6 (Low end only) R11 12/12 maximum slope
(Blocking at wall not shown for clarity .)
When L exceeds joist spacing,
B
Locate 2x4 to account L
double joist may be required .
for flange thickness . 2x4 nailed to side of top flange Nail “ladder” to flange with L (2
with 10d box nails at 89 o .c . Place 2x4 1 row and backer with 1 row 8-09
cripple stud at plate, under 2x4 max
Bearing stiffener of 10d box nails at 129 o .c . .)
each side overhang . Bevel cut to match stagger 69 from the
(see detail R8) roof slope . row above .
Follow detail
F1 for nailing
to bearing plate .
48
Additional uplift
-0
9m
connections may
in .
be required . X-bridging or
Wood I Beam 2x4 outrigger with
blocking panels, 8d toe-nails to plate .
A
2x4 cripple
with 8d nail validate use of Backer block material
at plate and x-bridging with per Detail F12, but extending the
Stop Wood I Beam joist at wall l local code .
stiffener x . full outrigger length nailed to the
ine and extend top flange with ma
2x4 . Support extension with 2x4 nailed o .c . web with a minimum of 1 row of
9 8d nails and 129 o .c .
to web of joist with 2 staggered rows 24 Additional uplift
of 8d nails at 89 o .c . clinched from each 28-0 Additional blocking or connections may be required .
side . Fasten flange extension to 2x4 9m Gable end wall Additional blocking or restraint may
ax . restraint may be required
support with 8d nails at 89 o .c . for shear transfer . be required for shear transfer .
RB ROOF BLOCKING WITH PERMITTED VENTILATION

1/3 1/3 1/3
1/2
1/2
Maximum allowable V-cut

FiberStrong®
rim board Cut to match joist
1/3 1/3 1/3 depth and locate
on wall .
1/3
1/3
1/3 Taper to match joist

depth and locate on wall .
Maximum allowable hole zone Taper cut is optional but may be required for higher shear transfer .
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Hole Location for GPI 20, 40 and 65 (Simple or Multiple Span)
Do not drill or cut flanges.
Table See See Table

dimension note 3 note 5 dimension
Table dimension is minimum distance from inside face of support to nearest edge of hole.
Joist Joist Round Hole Diameter
Depth Clear Span 29 39 49 59 69 6 1⁄29 79 89 8 7⁄89 99 109 119 129 139
108 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-99 2*-99 3*-69
128 0*-69 1*-09 2*-09 3*-09 4*-39 4*-99
9 1⁄29 148 1’-09 2*-09 3*-09 4*-39 5*-69 6*-09
168 0*-69 0*-69 1*-99 3*-69 5*-09 6*-09
188 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 2*-39 4*-69 5*-69
108 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-39 2*-39 3*-39
128 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-69 2*-09 2*-69 3*-99 4*-99
148 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-99 2*-99 3*-69 4*-09 5*-09 6*-39
11 7⁄89 168 0*-69 1*-09 2*-09 3*-09 4*-09 4*-99 5*-39 6*-69 7*-69
188 0*-69 0*-69 1*-39 2*-69 4*-09 4*-99 5*-69 7*-09 8*-69
208 0*-69 1*-39 2*-69 4*-09 5*-39 6*-09 6*-99 8*-69
228 0*-69 0*-69 1*-39 3*-09 4*-69 5*-69 6*-39 8*-39 10*-09
248 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 2*-69 3*-99 4*-99 7*-39 9*-39
128 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-39 2*-39 2*-39 3*-69 4*-69
148 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-69 2*-69 3*-69 3*-99 4*-99 6*-09
168 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-99 2*-39 2*-99 4*-09 5*-09 5*-09 6*-39 7*-69
188 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-69 2*-09 2*-99 4*-09 5*-39 5*-39 6*-99 8*-69
149 208 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-39 2*-69 3*-39 3*-99 5*-39 6*-69 6*-99 8*-39
228 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-39 2*-09 2*-99 4*-69 6*-09 6*-39 8*-09 10*-39
248 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 2*-69 3*-39 4*-39 5*-99 7*-69 7*-99 9*-99 Example below
268 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-39 2*-39 3*-39 5*-09 7*-09 7*-39 9*-69 12*-09
288 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-99 3*-09 5*-09 7*-09 7*-39 9*-99 12*-39
148 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-39 2*-39 3*-69 4*-69 6*-09
168 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-69 2*-69 2*-69 3*-99 4*-99 6*-09 7*-39
188 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-39 2*-39 3*-99 5*-09 6*-69 8*-39
208 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-39 3*-69 3*-99 5*-09 6*-69 8*-39
169 228 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-69 2*-99 4*-39 6*-09 8*-09 10*-09
248 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-39 3*-99 4*-09 5*-99 7*-69 9*-69
268 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-99 3*-09 5*-09 7*-09 9*-39 11*-99
288 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-39 4*-09 4*-39 6*-39 8*-69 10*-99
308 0*-69 0*-69 0*-99 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 1*-09 2*-09 3*-99 4*-09 6*-39 8*-69 11*-09 13*-99
NOTES:
1 . Hole locations are based on worst case of simple and multiple span conditions with 5 . A group of round holes at approximately the same location shall be permitted if they meet
uniform floor loads of 40 PSF live load and 10 or 20 PSF dead load, and spans from page 6 . the requirements for a single round hole circumscribed around them .
2 . Small holes not greater than 1 .59 in diameter can be placed anywhere in the web, but each 6 . For joists with more than one span, use the longest span to determine hole location in
hole must be spaced a minimum horizontal clear distance of 2 times its diameter (but not either span . For large differences in adjacent span lengths, use FASTBeam® software .
less than 19) from any adjacent hole . No more than two small holes can be placed next to
7 . All holes shown on this table may be located vertically anywhere within the web;
each other and/or adjacent to larger holes following the guidelines in this note . More than
a clear distance of at least 1⁄89 must be maintained from the hole edge to the inner
one group of small holes is permitted on a joist, but adjacent groups must be spaced a
surface of the closest flange .
minimum horizontal clear distance of 129 .
8 . For other conditions use FASTBeam software . Analysis using FASTBeam software could
3 . For holes greater than 1 .59 diameter, minimum clear distance between
permit larger holes, or holes closer to the supports than shown in this table .
a) two round holes is 2 times the diameter of the larger hole
b) a round hole and a rectangular hole is the larger of 2 times the hole EXAMPLE:
diameter or twice the rectangular hole width
Determine the allowable location of a 99 round hole in a 149 deep GPI Series joist which
4 . For rectangular holes, the longest side may not exceed 75% of a round hole diameter spans 208 .
permitted at that location; i .e ., if an 8 inch round hole is permitted, the longest side of a
Enter the table in the left column and find 149 joist depth, move to the right and find 208
rectangular hole centered at that location is 89 x 0 .75 = 69 .
in the joist span column and move across the table to intersect the 99 round hole column .
The nearest allowable location to either bearing is 68-99 .
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Hole Location for GPI 90 and WI Series (Simple or Multiple Span)
Do not drill or cut flanges.
Table See See Table

dimension note 3 note 5 dimension
Table dimension is minimum distance from inside face of support to nearest edge of hole.
Joist Joist Round Hole Diameter

Depth Clear Span 29 39 49 59 6 1⁄49 79 89 8 5⁄89 99 109 10 3⁄49 119 129 12 3⁄49
108 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-9( 38-3(
128 08-6( 18-3( 28-3( 38-3( 48-6(
9 1⁄29 148 08-6( 18-0( 28-3( 38-6( 58-6(
168 08-6( 08-6( 28-0( 38-6( 58-9(
188 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 28-6( 58-0(
128 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-9( 28-6( 38-9( 48-6(
148 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-9( 38-3( 48-0( 58-3( 68-0(
168 08-6( 18-3( 28-3’’ 38-3( 48-6( 58-6( 68-6( 78-6(
11 7⁄89 188 18-6( 28-6( 38-6( 48-6( 68-0( 68-9( 88-0(
208 08-9( 28-0( 38-3( 48-6( 68-3( 78-3( 88-9(
228 18-6( 28-9( 48-0( 58-6( 78-3( 88-3( 98-9(
248 08-6( 18-9( 38-3( 48-9( 78-0( 88-3( 108-0( 118-3(
128 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 18-0( 18-3( 18-9( 28-3( 38-6( 48-3(
148 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 18-6( 28-6( 38-3( 38-9( 48-9( 58-9(
168 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 28-0( 28-9( 48-0( 48-6( 58-0( 68-3( 78-3(
188 08-6( 0’-6( 18-0( 28-0( 38-3( 48-3( 58-3( 68-0( 68-6( 78-9(
149 208 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-6( 38-0( 48-0( 58-3( 68-3( 68-9( 88-6(
228 08-6( 08-6( 18-6( 28-9( 48-3( 58-6( 68-9( 78-9( 88-3( 108-0( Example below
248 08-6( 18-0( 28-3( 38-6( 58-3( 68-3( 78-9( 88-9( 98-3( 108-9(
268 08-6( 08-6( 18-0( 28-6( 48-6( 58-9( 78-6( 88-6( 98-3( 11’-3(
288 08-6( 08-9( 28-3( 38-9( 58-9( 78-0( 88-9( 108-0( 108-6( 128-6(
148 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 18-0( 18-0( 18-0( 18-3( 28-6( 38-3( 38-6( 48-9( 58-6(
168 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 18-0( 18-6( 28-3( 28-9( 38-9( 48-6( 58-0( 68-3( 78-0(
188 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 28-0( 38-0( 38-6( 48-0( 58-3( 68-0( 68-3( 78-6(
208 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-0( 18-6( 28-9( 38-6( 48-0( 58-3( 68-3( 68-9( 88-3(
228 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 18-9( 28-9( 48-0( 48-9( 58-3( 68-9( 78-9( 88-3( 98-9(
169
248 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 28-6( 38-6( 48-9( 58-6( 68-3( 78-6( 88-9( 98-0( 108-9(
268 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 28-0( 38-0( 48-6( 58-6( 68-3( 88-0( 98-3( 98-9( 118-9(
288 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 28-6( 38-6( 58-3( 68-3( 78-0( 88-9( 108-3( 108-9( 128-9(
308 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-9( 38-9( 58-0( 68-6( 78-6( 88-3( 108-0( 118-6( 118-9( 138-9(
328 08-6( 08-6( 08-9( 18-0( 28-3( 38-6( 58-6( 68-9( 78-6( 98-6( 118-0( 118-6( 138-9(
NOTES:
1 . Hole locations are based on worst case of simple and multiple span conditions with 5 . A group of round holes at approximately the same location shall be permitted if they meet
uniform floor loads of 40 PSF live load and 10 or 20 PSF dead load, and spans from page 6 . the requirements for a single round hole circumscribed around them .
2 . Small holes not greater than 1 .59 in diameter can be placed anywhere in the web, but each 6 . For joists with more than one span, use the longest span to determine hole location in
hole must be spaced a minimum horizontal clear distance of 2 times its diameter (but not either span . For large differences in adjacent span lengths, use FASTBeam® software .
less than 19) from any adjacent hole . No more than two small holes can be placed next to
7 . All holes shown on this table may be located vertically anywhere within the web;
each other and/or adjacent to larger holes following the guidelines in this note . More than
a clear distance of at least 1⁄89 must be maintained from the hole edge to the inner
one group of small holes is permitted on a joist, but adjacent groups must be spaced a
surface of the closest flange .
minimum horizontal clear distance of 129 .
8 . For other conditions use FASTBeam software . Analysis using FASTBeam software could
3 . For holes greater than 1 .59 diameter, minimum clear distance between
permit larger holes, or holes closer to the supports than shown in this table .
a) two round holes is 2 times the diameter of the larger hole
b) a round hole and a rectangular hole is the larger of 2 times the hole EXAMPLE:
diameter or twice the rectangular hole width
Determine the allowable location of a 99 round hole in a 149 deep WI Series joist which
4 . For rectangular holes, the longest side may not exceed 75% of a round hole diameter spans 208 .
permitted at that location; i .e ., if an 8 inch round hole is permitted, the longest side of a
Enter the table in the left column and find 149 joist depth, move to the right and find 208 in
rectangular hole centered at that location is 89 x 0 .75 = 69 .
the joist span column and move across the table to intersect the 99 round hole column .
The nearest allowable location to either bearing is 68-99 .
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Framing Connectors for Wood I Beam ™ Joists
TMP
USP
Structural
Connectors™
TMPH
CPCY 1, 2 LBS-100% NAILING 7 CPCY 1, 3 LBS-100% NAILING 7 DOUBLE CPCY 1, 3 LBS-100% NAILING 7 FIELD CPCY 1, 5 LBS-115% NAILING 7 CPCY 1, 6 LBS NAILING 7
JOIST JOIST TOP FACE FACE SLOPED VARIABLE
SERIES DEPTH MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H2 J MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H3 J MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H3 J & SKEWED RECT HDR3 H3 J PITCH RECT HDR3 P J
91⁄29 THO17950 1260 1071 6 2 THF17925 910 910 8-10d 2 THF35925 1370 1175 12-10d 2
GPI 20 117⁄89 THO17118 1305 1109 6 2 THF17112 910 910 8-10d 2 THF35112 1825 1570 16-10d 2 LSSH179 1310 10-10d 7 TMP175 1150 6-10d 4
149 TFL1714 1600 1058 6 2 THF17140 1370 1370 12-10d 2 THF35140 2320 2000 20-10d 2
91⁄29 TFL2395 1600 1058 6 2 THF23925 1370 1370 12-10d 2 THF23925-24 1625 1400 14-10d 6-10d
GPI 40 117⁄89 TFL23118 1600 1058 6 2 THF23118 1595 1595 14-10d 2 THF23118-24 1855 1600 16-10d 6-10d LSSH23 1310 10-10d 7 TMP23 1970 6-10d 4
149 TFL2314 1600 1058 6 2 THF23140 2090 2090 18-10d 2 THF23140-24 2540 2200 20-10d 6-10d
91⁄29 TFL2595 1600 1058 6 2 THF25925 1370 1370 12-10d 2 THF25925-24 1390 1200 12-10d 6-10d
WI 40, 60 11 ⁄89 TFL25118 1600 1058 6 2 THF25112 1595 1595 14-10d 2 THF25112-24 1855 1600 16-10d 6-10d
7
LSSH25 1515 14-10d 12 TMP25 1970 6-10d 4
& GPI 65 149 TFL2514 1600 1058 6 2 THF25140 2090 2090 18-10d 2 THF25140-24 2540 2200 20-10d 6-10d
169 TFL2516 1600 1058 6 2 THF25160 2550 2550 22-10d 2 THF25160-24 3050 2640 24-10d 6-10d
117⁄89 THO35118 2050 1763 10 2 THF35112 1825 1570 16-10d 2 HD71204 1872 1624 16-10d 6-10d
WI 80 & 149 THO35140 2715 2335 12 2 THF35140 2320 2000 20-10d 2 HD71404 2341 2030 20-10d 8-10d LSSH35 1594 14-10d 12 TMP4 1970 6-10d 4
GPI 90
169 THO35160 2715 2335 12 2 THF35157 2550 2200 22-10d 2 HD71604 2810 2437 24-10d 8-10d
simpson
strong-tie®
Connectors™
CPCY 1, 2 LBS-100% NAILING 7 CPCY 1, 3 LBS-100% NAILING 7 DOUBLE CPCY 1, 3 LBS-100% NAILING 7 FIELD CPCY 1, 5 LBS-115% NAILING 7 CPCY 1 LBS NAILING 7
JOIST JOIST TOP FACE FACE SLOPED VARIABLE
SERIES DEPTH MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H2 J MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H3 J MOUNT RECT HDR IJ HDR H3 J & SKEWED RECT HDR3 H3 J PITCH RECT HDR3 P J
91⁄29 ITS1 .81/9 .5 1520 922 6 – IUS1 .81/9 .5 950 950 8-10d – MIU3 .56/9 1936 1663 16-10d 2
GPI 20 117⁄89 ITS1 .81/11 .88 1520 922 6 – IUS1 .81/11 .88 1185 1185 10-10d – MIU3 .56/11 2419 2079 20-10d 2 LSSU125 1145 9-10d 7 VPA25 870 8-10d 2
149 ITS1 .81/14 1520 922 6 – IUS1 .81/14 1420 1420 12-10d – MIU3 .56/14 2663 2289 22-10d 2
91⁄29 ITS2 .37/9 .5 1520 922 6 – IUS2 .37/9 .5 950 950 8-10d – MIU4 .75/9 1936 1663 16-10d 2
GPI 40 117⁄89 ITS2 .37/11 .88 1520 922 6 – IUS2 .37/11 .88 1185 1185 10-10d – MIU4 .75/11 2419 2079 20-10d 2 LSSU135 1145 9-10d 7 VPA35 1020 9-10d 2
149 ITS2 .37/14 1520 922 6 – IUS2 .37/14 1420 1420 12-10d – MIU4 .75/14 2663 2289 22-10d 2
91⁄29 ITS2 .56/9 .5 1400 922 6 – IUS2 .56/9 .5 950 815 8-10d – MIU5 .12/9 1936 1663 16-10d 2
WI 40, 60 11 ⁄89 ITS2 .56/11 .88 1400 922 6 – IUS2 .56/11 .88 1185 1020 10-10d – MIU5 .12/11 2140 2079 20-10d 2
7
LSSUH310 1344 14-10d 12 VPA3 1020 9-10d 2
& GPI 65 149 ITS2 .56/14 1400 922 6 – IUS2 .56/14 1400 1220 12-10d – MIU5 .12/14 2140 2140 22-10d 2
169 ITS2 .56/16 1400 922 6 – IUS2 .56/16 1400 1400 14-10d – MIU5 .12/16 2140 2140 24-10d 2
117⁄89 ITS3 .56/11 .88 1520 940 6 – IUS3 .56/11 .88 1420 1220 12-10d – HU412-24 2751 2369 22-10d 8-10d
WI 80 & 149 ITS3 .56/14 1520 940 6 – IUS3 .56/14 1420 1220 12-10d – HU414-24 3251 2797 26-10d 12-10d LSSU410 1365 14-10d 12 VPA4 1020 11-10d 2
GPI 90
169 ITS3 .56/16 1520 940 6 – IUS3 .56/16 1660 1425 14-10d – HU414-24 3251 2797 26-10d 12-10d
NOTES: 4 . Bearing stiffeners required for I-joists . Refer to details F13 and F18 .
1 . Capacity is for the stated duration of load – 100% floor loading – 115% roof snow loading . 5 . . Rectangular header assumed . For I-joist header, multiply table value by 0 .86 . Beveled bearing
Connector capacity depends on the model selected, required quantity and size of fasteners stiffeners are required . Refer to detail R8 . Maximum slope is 12/12 . A tie strap is required
used, and the size and type of connector support . “Rect Hdr” connector capacities are for all I-joists with slopes of 3/12 and greater . Refer to detail R1 .
based on the lesser value of GP Lam LVL or DF-L/SP (glulam or lumber) headers . SPF web
6 . TMP connectors may be used for slopes of 1/12 through 6/12 . For greater slopes use TMPH
fillers have been assumed for WI 80, GPI 90, and all double face mount hangers, while DF-L
series connectors with bearing stiffeners .
or SP web fillers have been assumed for all other fasteners through I-joist webs . “I-J Hdr”
connector capacities assume a one-ply or multi-ply I-joist header with the same series and 7 . Nailing key: 10d x 11⁄29 nails are required where only the number of nails is shown . “H”
depth as the I-joist supported . All nails into the I-joist flange must be 10d x 11⁄29 . Refer to column indicates size of nails to connect hanger to supporting header . ‘‘J’’ column indicates
connector manufacturer for the potential for higher capacities and expanded design nails to attach the hanger to the joist . ‘‘P’’ indicates nails to connect to plate . Fill all nail
information . Consult a qualified designer when maximum joist reactions exceed connector/ holes as required by hanger manufacturer . Clinch all nails that protrude on the back side .
header/fastener combinations . VPA and TMP connectors do not permit increases for Nails 10d x 11⁄29 are 0 .148” x 11⁄29 long, 10d nails are 0 .1489 x 39 long and 16d are 0 .1629 x
duration of load and capacities are based on SPF wood plates . Clinch nails across grain when 31⁄29 long .
possible . NOTE: Model numbers shown are for United Steel Products Company, Inc . 1-800-328-5934
2 . “Rect Hdr” capacities shown are based on 10d header nails . Refer to detail F12 . and Simpson Strong-Tie® Company, Inc . 1-800-999-5099 . Other designs are available for
specialized applications . Contact your local building material supplier for connector availability .
3 . Refer to details F13 and R1 .
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Design Properties for Wood I Beam ™ Joists
Allowable Reactions
EI Allowable Moment a,b Allowable Shear b End b,c Intermediate b,d C Weight e
joist Series joist Depth (106 in2-lbs) (ft-lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (lbs) (106 ft-lbs/in) (lbs/ft)
91⁄29 159 3000 1135 1050 2340 0 .412 2 .3
GPI 20 117⁄89 274 3870 1435 1100 2340 0 .515 2 .6
149 409 4640 1710 1150 2340 0 .607 2 .9
91⁄29 193 3090 1200 1120 2600 0 .412 2 .9
GPI 40 117⁄89 330 3990 1460 1225 2600 0 .515 3 .1
149 482 4790 1715 1250 2600 0 .607 3 .5
117⁄89 434 6325 1495 1230 2610 0 .515 3 .1
GPI 65 149 640 7605 1740 1335 2610 0 .607 3 .5
169 877 8755 2000 1345 2610 0 .693 3 .7
117⁄89 661 10255 1925 1400 3355 0 .515 4 .1
GPI 90 149 965 12235 2125 1400 3355 0 .607 4 .4
169 1306 14020 2330 1400 3355 0 .693 4 .8
91⁄29 193 2735 1120 1080 2160 0 .412 2 .6
117⁄89 330 3545 1420 1200 2500 0 .515 2 .9
WI 40
149 482 4270 1710 1200 2500 0 .607 3 .3
169 657 4950 1970 1200 2500 0 .693 3 .5
117⁄89 396 4900 1420 1200 2500 0 .515 3 .2
WI 60 149 584 5895 1710 1200 2500 0 .607 3 .4
169 799 6835 1970 1200 2500 0 .693 3 .7
117⁄89 547 6940 1420 1280 2760 0 .515 3 .9
WI 80 149 802 8360 1710 1280 3020 0 .607 4 .2
169 1092 9690 1970 1280 3020 0 .693 4 .5
NOTES:
A . Allowable moment may not be increased for any code allowed repetitive member use factor .
B . Allowable moment, shear, and reaction values are for normal duration loading and may be increased for other load durations in accordance with code .
C . Allowable end reaction is based on a minimum bearing length of 13⁄49 without bearing stiffeners . For a bearing length of 49, the allowable end reaction may be set equal to the tabulated
shear value . Interpolation of the end reaction between 13⁄49 and 49 bearing is permitted . For end reaction values over 1550 lbs . (1900 lbs . for GPI 90), bearing stiffeners are required .
D . Allowable intermediate reaction is based on a minimum bearing length of 31⁄29 .
E . Weight of joists for dead load calculations . For shipping weights contact Georgia-Pacific at 877-437-9759 .
22 .5 x W x L4 W x L2 W = Uniform Load (lbs/foot)

APPROXIMATE DEFLECTION* (Inches) = +
EI C L = Span (feet)
EI = Stiffness Constant (in2-lbs)
*Constants have been adjusted to maintain unit consistency . C = Shear Deflection Constant (ft-lbs/in)
Plumbing Details
JOIST SPACING BELOW PLUMBING WALL JOIST SPACING
P1 Parallel to wall P2 BELOW PLUMBING
Non-load
bearing
wall only
Joist Spacing
Joist 2x4 Wall 2x6 Wall
GPI 20 5 1⁄49 7 1⁄49
GPI 40 and 65
WI 40 and 60 69 89
GPI 90/WI 80 79 99
Every third joist may be shifted up to

39 to avoid plumbing interference .
Tub above
*
Chart
dimension
Every third joist may be shifted up
to 39 to avoid plumbing interference .
* Provide blocking between adjacent joists

when needed to support panel ends . May not be appropriate for some sheathing and finished flooring applications .
28 APR 2015
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Wood I Beam ™ Joist Architectural Specifications
Part 1–General B. Characteristics:
1 .0 –Description: 1. Flanges:
Lumber flanges (width).
A. Work in this section includes, but is not limited to: a. WI 40 (21⁄29).
Prefabricated Wood I Beam™ GPI 20, GPI 40, GPI 65, b. WI 60 (21⁄29).
GPI 90, WI 40, WI 60 and WI 80 ceiling, floor, and roof c. WI 80 (31⁄29).
joists with enhanced OSB webs and lumber flanges (WI) LVL flanges (width).
or LVL flanges (GPI). a. GPI 20 (13⁄49).
B. Related work specified elsewhere: Rough carpentry. b. GPI 40 (25⁄169).
1 .1–Submittals: c. GPI 65 (27⁄169).
A. Product data: Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature d. GPI 90 (31⁄29).
indicating material composition, thicknesses, dimensions, 2. Webs: 3⁄89 minimum thickness FiberStrong® OSB web.
loading and fabrication details. 3. Beam depths as required for loading, deflection, and span:
B. Shop drawings or installation guide: Manufacturer’s literature a. GPI 20 (91⁄29, 117⁄89 , and 149)
indicating installation details. Include locations and details of b. GPI 40 or WI 40 (91⁄29, 117⁄89, 149, and 169)
bearing, blocking, bridging, and cutting and drilling of webs c. WI 60 (117⁄89 , 149 and 169)
for work by others. d. GPI 65 (117⁄89 , 149 and 169)
e. WI 80 (117⁄89 , 149 and 169)
1 .2 –Quality Assurance:
f. GPI 90 (117⁄89 , 149 and 169)
A. Certification: All Georgia-Pacific Wood I Beam joists have 4. Beam length as required for span and bearing.
been qualified to ASTM D 5055 by APA-The Engineered
2 .1–Accessories:
Wood Association.
A. Nails: 8d, 10d, and 12d box, sinker, and common nails.
1 .3 –Delivery, Storage and Handling:
B. Bracing and blocking:
A. Delivery: Deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer’s 1. Bearing stiffeners: 2x4 or combination of 3⁄89, 1⁄29 or 5⁄89
original packaging, containers and bundles with manufacturer’s Plywood Sturd-I-Floor® or OSB.
brand name and identification intact and legible. 2. Band joists and continuous closure at load-bearing walls:
B. Storage and handling: Store and handle materials to protect per standard approved Wood I Beam details.
against contact with damp and wet surfaces, exposure to 3. Lateral support at intermediate bearing of multiple span
weather, breakage and damage. Provide air circulation under joists: Wood I Beam blocking.
covering and around stacks of materials. Individual joists shall C. Joist hangers:
be handled in the upright position. 1. Model numbers are shown for United Steel Products and
1 .4 –Limitations: Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors. Contact Georgia-Pacific
A. Loads: Concentrated loads shall not be applied to the for other acceptable connectors.
bottom flange. Part 3–Execution
B. Cutting: Except for cutting to length and birdsmouth cuts, 3 .0 –General:
top and bottom flanges of Wood I Beam floor and roof
A. Provide Wood I Beam floor and roof joists where indicated
joists shall not be cut, drilled or notched.
on drawings using hangers and accessories specified.
C. Wood I Beam joists are for use in covered, dry-use
B. Install Wood I Beam joists in accordance with manufacturer’s
conditions only (moisture content less than 16%).
recommendations.
Part 2–Products C. Install and brace Wood I Beam floor and roof joists to
2 .0 –Prefabricated Joists: prevent dominoing of system and buckling of top flange.
A. Acceptable products: 3 .1–Accessories:
1. Georgia-Pacific, WI 40. Install accessories where indicated and in accordance with
2. Georgia-Pacific, WI 60. manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Georgia-Pacific, WI 80.
4. Georgia-Pacific, GPI 20.
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Engineered For Performance WHAT YOU DON’T SEE MATTERS™
GP Lam ® LVL
Wood I Beam™ Joists
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GP Lam LVL
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GP Lam LVL
Wood I Beam Joist
GP Lam LVL
When it comes to floor joists, rim board, beams and headers, builders and contractors
choose Georgia-Pacific engineered lumber for many reasons. Today’s residential building
trends call for large, open spaces and high ceilings, creating a demand for products that
provide higher strength and greater stability over longer spans.
Georgia-Pacific engineered lumber products are covered by a lifetime limited warranty.

For complete warranty details, terms and conditions, please visit www .buildgp .com
or call 877-437-9759 .
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC

This NGBS Green Certified mark is your assurance that a product is Engineered lumber from Georgia-Pacific is made from wood
133 Peachtree Street Home Innovation NGBS Green Certified for Resource Efficiency and that is sourced through a system that is third-party certified
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877-437-9759 for more information. standard.
Unless otherwise noted, all trademarks are owned by or licensed to Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC. APA Rated and Sturd-I-Floor are registered trademarks of APA-The Engineered Wood Association. TrussLok
and FastenMaster are registered trademarks of Olympic Manufacturing Group, Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie is a registered trademark of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. USP Structural Connectors is a trademark of
MiTek USA, Inc. Tough-Glass and Summit are trademarks owned by Atlas Roofing Corp. Monier is a trademark owned by Redland Engineering Limited. Gyp-Crete is a trademark owned by Maxxon Corporation.
The Home Innovation NGBS Green Certified logo is a trademark of Home Innovation Research Labs. Sustainable Forestry Initiative and SFI are trademarks of Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
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WOOD I BEAM™ JOISTS

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GPI Series (LVL Flanges) WI Series (Lumber Flanges)

All Wood I Beam joists

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Illustrations clear span clear span (see note 4)

40 PSF Live Load + 10 PSF Dead Load Improved Performance (L/480)

40 PSF Live Load + 20 PSF Dead Load Improved Performance (L/480)

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

8. Floor live load of 40 PSF (between the

Wood I Beam Check local

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Roof Joist Maximum Spans – 115% (Snow) Refer to Notes on page 8 .

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

PSF to PLF Conversion Calculating Uniform Loads (Plan View)

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Storage and Handling

Stack and handle FiberStrong rim board flatwise.

can damage the joist.

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

DO NOT cut or notch flanges

Support DO NOT bevel cut joist beyond

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

One 8d (box or common) or 10d (box or sinker) nail

1 3⁄49 minimum end bearing length

WOOD I BEAM™ RIM JOIST SQUASH BLOCKS & SINGLE RIM

⁄ 9 48/24 APA Rated®

Provide backer 8d nail top and

same nailing as required for 8d nail into bottom flange or plate

FIBERSTRONG® RIM CLOSURE

1⁄ 2 9 sheathing Extend flashing

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Note: For shear

BLOCKING PANEL, INTERIOR SQUASH BLOCKS AT INTERIOR BEARING

8d nail into top flange

8d nails at 69 o .c . (or per Squash block (2x4 8d nail into bottom

F11 DOUBLE JOIST CONSTRUCTION WITH FILLER

Joist Joist Regular Filler Blocking Full-Depth Filler Blocking

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

* Block must be long enough to permit

Backer Block (use if hanger load exceeds 250 lbs.)

Assemble double joist per

Backer Block Unless hanger sides laterally

Headers can be single

F14 STAIR STRINGER TO JOIST CONNECTION

Hangers for 148 (max) Stringer Nailing Requirement

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Bearing stiffeners Properly fastened bearing

Bearing stiffeners may be Clinch nails

See detail F7 for braced wall Tight fit

Stiffeners are required for concentrated loads

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

X-bridging or Wood I Beam™ CANTILEVER, REINFORCED

GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD PRODUCTS ENGINEERED LUMBER RESIDENTIAL GUIDE

Beveled bearing Blocking panel: Wood I Beam™

Follow detail F1 for

Double beveled wood

JOISTS ON BEVELED PLATE BIRDSMOUTH CUT