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The I-joist can carry a greater load typically, buit an I-joist is more expensive.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
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Lyn Sims
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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I-joists' dimensional soundness and little or no shrinkage helps to eliminate squeaky floors.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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I joist are in most cases cheaper and easier to work with and floor joist can be 2x10's or truss style floor joist and can be the most costly
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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I was thinking in terms of laminated wood in the I-beam shape. It is sturdier and more fire resistant!
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Barbara, this is one of those questions where we can really learn from other bloggers' answers!
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Barbara Todaro I believe the main advantage is the I-Joist is stronger than dimensional lumber.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Firemen don't like the i-joists and would like some system developed to warn them when i-joists exist in a structure. Fire charred dimensional wood will hold the weight of a rescuer where a fire charred i-joist won't.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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I would think it has to do with the kind and level of support.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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I will monitor this discussion as it is outside of my knowledge base.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Barbara,
Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI NMLS#1483386 explained it beautifully. From a design perspective it is more attractive. A
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Holes can usually be drilled or cut into I joist without weakening them.
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Different types of flooring support. I is the shape(end view) the other is more popluar here. Not sure about cost difference. Suspect the less popular kind is pricer... Floors abouve they all squeak or pop. Ghosts ......
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Barbara Todaro
Franklin, MA
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Barbara Todaro - now this is something that I really need to learn from other answers... but guessing (my friend had built the home and was talking about 'strong steel I-joist')
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I like the kind of "support" I gather here on a daily basis -- so much knowledge in this membership and some fun too.
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