![]() The function of a rim joist is to give strength and stability to the other floor joists. If you look at a house from the outside as it’s being framed, you’ll notice a band of solid lumber running along the side of the floor frame. They are also referred to as a band joist. The wood that butts up to floor joists and wraps around the perimeter of the floor framing is called a rim joist. Most joists are spaced a minimum of 16 inches on center apart. Once framing is complete, floor joists are covered with a plywood subfloor and finished flooring like tile, wood or carpet. Typically, floor and ceiling joists are framed out of different sized 2x or engineered lumber. Joists are the main structural elements that make up a home’s floor and ceiling frame. ![]()
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