Your premier resource for building code knowledge.
This forum remains free to the public thanks to the generous support of our Sawhorse Members and Corporate Sponsors. Their contributions help keep this community thriving and accessible.
Want enhanced access to expert discussions and exclusive features? Learn more about the benefits here.
Ready to upgrade? Log in and upgrade now.
The word "strength" indicates that the lap or splice is resisting force(s) of some sort. I'm just trying to understand what they are resisting." A wood or metal splice with strength equal to or greater than that provided by the nailed lap is permitted."
What are you proposing? A metal Strap? A wood member "sistered" on to the joists? The shear value of a 10d common nail is about 110 lbs4thorns said:Hi Mark, The word "strength" indicates that the lap or splice is resisting force(s) of some sort. I'm just trying to understand what they are resisting.