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.