Thanks for the input. I always specify glue and 8d ring nails at 6" O.C. for subfloors with blocking. The free span is 9' maximum for 40 and 10 loading with no cantilever for 2x6 SP#2. I want to keep the pier heights the same without having to adjust for the 1.750" difference, which the...
Had a meeting with a contractor who was quoting a job for my client. He told me that in Florida you cannot use 2x6 SP#2 floor joists and the code calls for 2x8 joists minimum. I researched and could not find anything referring to standard lumber size restrictions. In fact, I have a chart...
Is that mold on the sheathing? Attics HAVE to be ventilated year round. Some people think you save heat by covering the vents. With heat you have moisture. With moisture you have mildew. I would jack the area with the knot stress crack and add a diagonal & splice plates.
