All floors not directly on a slab have joists.
Floor joinst ribbon.
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You can insulate second floor rim joists following the same steps shown here if you happen to tear out a ceiling during remodeling.
We chose 2 in thick r 10 extruded polystyrene don t use expanded polystyrene which is a less effective air and moisture barrier.
Rigid foam is the best insulation for rim joists.
Solid blocking shall not be less than 2 inches 51mm in thickness and the full depth of the joist.
See attached standard floor truss detail 1.
Floor joists provide the support system for the entire floor and allow it to support furniture pets and people.
Trusses are notched for a 2x ribbon band at exterior walls for transferring shear loads without more expensive rim board or lvl material.
Blocking provides the floor joists with lateral support and it provides a way to transfer shear and vertical loads from the walls above to the foundation below.
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Floor cantilever spans shall not exceed the nominal depth of the wood floor joist.
In this q a contributing editor scott mcbride explains the balloon framing method and how it was done before platform framing took over.
Floor cantilevers constructed in accordance with table r502 3 3 1 shall be permitted where supporting a light frame bearing wall and roof only.