However the floor joists must also be adequate to support the additional load from the wall.
Beam parallel to joist supporting floor above.
Recall from our discussion above that the supported length for the beam is the length of the floor joists that it will be supporting on either side of the beam divided by two.
However there is a large double 2x10 header above the entry way see picture 4 in this wall supported by a jack stud on either end see picture 5.
For better performance the designer may wish to add a joist or blocking panels below the non bearing wall.
Nonetheless this does not ensure good floor performance.
Floor joists are typically 2 by 8s 2 by 10s or 2 by 12s.
Score 1 for being load bearing.
Some newer homes have manufactured i beam shaped joists.
Score 1 for being non load bearing.
Section r502 10 of the international residential code states that header joists can be the same size as the floor joists when the header joist span isn t greater than 4 feet but if the header joist span is more than 4 feet you ll need to double the header joist and ensure that it s capable of.
Ceiling joists are usually 2 by 6s or sometimes 2 by 4s if it is an older home.
A floor s framework is made up mostly of wooden joists that run parallel to one another at regular intervals.
This wall is running parallel to the floor joists above see picture 4.
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