How To Layout & Install Floor Joists (TJI)

[@acontant80]

I really enjoy this level of detail and the step by step approach of this serie. I also love the longer videos. I know it takes you at least 3 times the time it would take without having to film so thank you. Please keep them comming!

[@aaron74]

Man, modern building materials and tools are just soooo good now. It's so inspiring to build a place. That view of the lake in your outro is amazing, that is going to be such a relaxing place to unwind when you're done with it.

[@HouseImprovements]

I couldn't agree more on all points Aaron!

[@JD_Customs]

THAT VIEW !! Are you sure that you aren't building this cabin to then ride off into the sunset and leave us all behind ?!?! Man, that is going to be such an awesome place to be to unwind, destress, refresh and renew !! Excited to see this one come together!

[@TitanTrails]

Been watching your channel for years now and use it as a reference all the time. You've helped me a lot with projects. Best and most straight forward channel in my opinion. Thanks for sharing what you know and helping us all out!

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome

[@stephonmccarther1819]

Still my favorite carpenter to watch.. learned a lot from you brother! Thanks!!

[@HouseImprovements]

Keep watching and you'll learn even more! lol

[@josephpullen1153]

1/8” from perfect!!!! Not too shabby old timer. I noticed your not as chipper as you used to be, and your belly has grown. 😉 All jokes aside, thank you for sharing your skill, experience, and knowledge with us Shannon.

[@HouseImprovements]

Ya sorry about that , was trying to speak a little quieter to not disturb the neighbours while filming. LOL.

[@josephpullen1153]

@ no worries, I am mostly just busting your chops, Thanks Shannon. Your content is awesome. You’ve helped me out of a few jams.

[@triumphmotorbike168]

Larry Haun would be proud! Love your channel thank you

[@babaganoosh1969]

Brings back a little nostalgia from the series you did on that outdoor deck

[@mikechiodetti4482]

This is the first time I see this type of work being completed. Lot of measuring and it looks good and correct! Anxious to see what this part looks like before the floor is put in place. Looks REALLY GREAT right now!

[@Steve_Wojo]

Learning so much from your channel Shannon. You are a great teacher.

[@LordFlash124]

Great video as always. I like that you give the measurements of all your materials etc, even the nail size. Looks very peaceful there. Nice and relaxed.

[@lagg-alot8308]

Nice view of the water.

[@ninjajeepsta]

Looking great! Can’t wait to see the walls go up!

[@timothycreasy2161]

Those engineered joist are apparently the best for floor spans now. All the houses being built in my area are using those now. And yes, houses my area will not pass inspection without hurricane / tornado straps. Better weather for this video... 👍

[@BossAvenger007]

Keep up the good work Shannon!

[@paulmullins4439]

Looks nice great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@slapstra1970]

Enjoying this project!

[@zambotv8150]

Great stuff, greetings from Glasgow Scotland

[@HouseImprovements]

Hello there!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Shannon.

[@ChazR25]

Nice work and explanations!

[@bobp3738]

Coming along very nicely! I have the same nail gun - works terrific but seems always starved for nails.

[@driqbal316]

So useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jay-tk7ib]

I haven't used I joists for 30 years, but back then, if memory serves, you had to put wood between the flanges where your blocks but up against it (on the center beam). It may be different now, or maybe the rules are different in Canada.

[@HouseImprovements]

Needed mainly only when there is a load supporting wall above, or point load.

[@YourFavouriteComment]

Yay another one 😊

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome cool video thumbs up. What is the difference between the new floor joces then the old type floor joces other than price? Why would you choose the new type of floor joces for your personal home? Are the old solid wood joces better? Thanks for sharing your video.

[@HouseImprovements]

Solid floor joists are usually not straight, usually will not span as far and can cause more floor squeaks.

[@SpokoSpoko]

Are the engineered board joists better than the full wooden ones used in the past? Or just cheaper? Is it ok to drill through them for electrical cables and water pipes?

[@HouseImprovements]

They are not cheaper. They are however consistent in size and straight . For drilling and not hing there ate specific guidelines to follow, each manufacture has specific details

[@mlowe30]

Just curious. What are your thoughts on using dabs of construction adhesive under each joist to cushion movement over time? Would adding just a little on each end and on the beam help prevent squeaking? Great job! I have been watching our channel for 7 years now.

[@HouseImprovements]

My thoughts are it would not hurt anything. The ends should have enough weight they would never squeak . Thanks for being a long time subscriber!

[@georgedavall9449]

Hey Shannon !!! Been looking forward to this! Hey, what’s that bright thing up in the Sky? 😆 What a contrast from before! The birds were serenading You as You laid out the joists. 😃 Your talents and skills go without saying, but I couldn’t help but feel You were not having the best of days? You seemed a little off your game? Not criticizing, just hoping You're doing Ok? I was curious about how you ‘eyeballed’ the TJI’s when nailing? Being a bit OCD, I would have put my speed square against the side, and then nailed, even though my “eye” is usually pretty close? I know your square You had was a larger one, but a regular sized would have fit in between? Dont sweat the placement of the bolts, in relation to the joists, happens to everyone. An old carpenter taught me to start out spacing them at an odd measurement, and carrying that along, and it usually does well, but of course, there is always that one or two!? 🙄 This is going to be a great build. Nice location, and looking forward to your progress and future vids! Stay safe and well and cheers! 👍💪✌ 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 😊

[@HouseImprovements]

Thanks for your concern...just a lot of things on my mind with this project and also battling some allergies or something. (This video was shot back in mid June) These joists sit nice and flat with the wider top and bottom cords so they pretty much sit how they need to. Listening to these birds all day is pretty soothing! LOL.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@HouseImprovements Of course, been following You for quite awhile. And I cant think of anyone better I would want helping me on a project! You got this, as they say these days! 😊 Yeah your point well taken on how the TJI’s sit. I am bad at taking a project, and taking twice the time to complete! Ask the Wife! 😯 Your Mic did a great job of picking up on the birdies! Thanks for reply Shannon!

[@DeanMeilken]

Why did you install the 2x4 on your sill plate, thats a first time i seen that.

[@HouseImprovements]

This allowed the entire top of the foam ICFs to be covered and protected from fire .

[@DeanMeilken]

@@HouseImprovements ok, I thought it was for the floor joist to even have more to sit on, extending the foothold. From building, if your over an inch for the required span for the trust, i was thinking thats an accomidation. I didnt know that it served for a fire code. Thats neat, thank you.

[@jollcheist1443]

Hi Shannon! Is your hammer a 22 once?

[@HouseImprovements]

I actually think its a 16...I can't remember anymore. Its not 22 for sure

[@jollcheist1443]

Thanks!

[@jamescrain2]

Let's see... 1/8" is 0.125 inches. If we take that as a fraction of 38' 5" (461"), we get 0.0027% difference between your two diagonals. So yeah, I think that's "square enough." 🙂 I use that same compare-the-diagonals method to check for square. The numbers never lie.

[@YourFavouriteComment]

Did you do the design and drawings yourself given your experience or did you have to get an engineer?

[@HouseImprovements]

The cabin floor plan and design was my own. The basement , joist system and roof were engineered.

[@kyletraum3338]

⁠@@HouseImprovements Hello Sir, I’m new to this. How did you go about getting the engineered plans for the joists? I have overall layout plans for my project but need the have the engineered floor and roof trusses to submit for my permit. Is that all done at the lumber company I order the trusses through? Thanks in advance for any information you can give me.

[@Maxid1]

Your camera is doing that autofocus thing, pulling in and out. Hopefully you can adjust the settings and it's not a death sign.

[@HouseImprovements]

Yah, new camera,so i need to look at the settings.

[@DarkShadeEntTech]

what state are you in?

[@thirrybelisle]

Hes in Canada but cannot tell you the exact province

[@rodgerdodgerlowe1838]

Saskatchewan lake diefenbaker

[@HouseImprovements]

Saskatchewan, but not Diefenbaker.

[@Maxid1]

Having the rim joists purposely compress seems a little weird to me. The joists are holding up the floor anyway, even if the rim joist was short the same amount, that shouldn't matter as to the support of the floor. So that 1 3/8ths rim joist is going to compress (designed that way) an 1/8th but that i joist vertical piece is what? 1/2 in thick? and it's not going to compress an 8th? I'm not very smart so I can't figure that logic out.

[@HouseImprovements]

Me either

[@Maxid1]

@@HouseImprovements Now that I think about it, there is the weight from the walls and the transfer weight from the roof (and a floor or floors above if there is one). The floors don't really have any structural weight on them at all in comparison to the rim joist. So maybe.

[@Maxid1]

13:20 Well, there goes your forehead protection...

[@robertcox7379]

Need a 2nd pair of Hands there buddy.....