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When looking for a newer home to buy, we were told that most newer homes joists are not solid wood anymore..

11 years ago

and are made from laminated particle boards glued together to for a
10x2 inches . Is it true that joists are no longer made from solid 2x10 or 2x12???

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eeeiler
11 years ago
Solid 2x10 and 2x12 are still available. The other system is commonly referred to as I joists I meaning the profile looks like a capital I. I joists are lighter and I believe can bear more weight. Also the top of them are 2 inches wide as opposed to an inch and a half which makes nailing the plywood a little bit easier
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Wentworth
10 years ago
It depends upon the builder and the spans that are desired by the client. This house was built in the 1920s. Thanks.

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