Technical Specifications
P. 9
Floor Framing and Construction Details
FIGURE 1
Typical P3 Floor Joist Framing and Construction Details
All nails shown in the details below are assumed to be common nails unless otherwise noted� 10d box nails (0�128 x 3”) may be substituted
for 8d common (0�131 x 2-1/2”) as shown in details� Individual components are not shown to scale for clarity�
2a
2b
BLOCKING PANEL AT END SUPPORT DETAIL
Attach P3 Joist
to top plate per 2b�
P3 Joist
blocking panel
8d nails @ 6” o�c� to top plate (when used for lateral shear transfer,
nail to bearing plate with same nailing as required for decking)
Blocking Panel or Rim Joist Uniform Vertical Load Transfer Capacity* (plf)
P3 Joist (9-1/2 - 18”) 2000
*The uniform vertical load capacity is limited to a joist depth of 18” or less and is based on the
normal (10-yr) load duration� It shall not be used in the design of a bending member such
as joist, header, or rafter� For concentrated vertical load transfer capacity, see 2d�
RIM BOARD DETAIL
Blocking Panel or Rim Joist Uniform Vertical Load Transfer Capacity* (plf)
1-1/8” APA Rim Board Plus 4850
1-1/8” APA Rim Board 4400
1” APA Rim Board 3300
*The uniform vertical load capacity is limited to Rim Board depth of 18” or less and is based
on the normal (10-yr) load duration� It shall not be used in the design of a bending member
such as joist, header, or rafter� For concentrated vertical load transfer capacity, see 2d�
One 8d face nail at
each side at bearing
APA Rim Board
One 8d common or box nail at top and bottom flange
Attach APA Rim Board to top plate using 8d common or box toenails @ 6” o�c�
To avoid splitting flange, start nails at least 1-1/2” from end of P3 Joist�
Nails may be driven at an angle to avoid splitting of bearing plate�
Glulam or Structural Composite
Lumber (SCL) headers
2g
2d, 2e
2b, 2c
2j
2p
2a, 2n
Figures 3, 4, 5a & 5b
Holes may be cut in web for
plumbing, wiring, and duct work�
See Table 9 and Figure 6�
NOTE Never cut or notch flanges�
Glulam or SCL headers
2f
Use hangers recognized
in current ICC-ES reports�
2h, 2j, 2k, 2m
Figures 3, 4, 5a & 5b