RIM JOIST w/ Web Stiffeners
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Web
Stiffeners
Rim joists with flanges
wider than 1-3/4" require
a minimum 2x6 plate.
Do not use rim joists with
flanges wider than 2-1/2"
Bearing
Length
(when used for shear transfer
nail to bearing plate with same
nailing schedule as decking)
8d nail at 6" o.c.
Fasten rim joist to
each floor I-Joist
with one 10d box nail
into each end of the flange.
Use 16d box nails for rim joists
with flanges wider than 1-3/4".