Floor Joist Cantilever Calculator

Select the on center spacing for the joists.

Floor joist cantilever calculator.

Most lay outs are on 16 so the field is pre selected. Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 1 shall be permitted where supporting a light frame bearing wall and roof only. Home joist span calculator. Use the joist span and spacing calculator below to plug in your desired type of wood the size of your joists and the required spacing between each joist.

On center joist spacing 12 16 24 overhang. Floor cantilevers supporting an exterior balcony are permitted to be constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 2. Many building departments limit joist cantilevers to 24 maximum. Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist.

Floor joist span calculator. To use the joist span calculator below first select the species of lumber you will use for your construction project from the drop down list. The lowest is a plain ceiling joist with no storage 10 pounds per square foot. Span calculator for wood joists and rafters also available for the android os.

There are six choices. Species southern pine douglas fir larch hem fir spruce pine fir redwood western cedars ponderosa pine red pine. For help simply click on the beside the section you need help with or watch this tutorial video. Joist size 2x8 2x10 2x12.

Home joist span. This is how far apart they will be. Next use the buttons in the table to select the maximum length in feet or metres in brackets that your floor joists must span. Also available for the android os.

You must use at least five framing nails to attach the rim joist to the ends of your joists.