Suggested Blocking Details for Starter Joists of Engineered Wood Rim Board®

In some local building codes, blocking is prescriptively required in the first joist space (or first and second joist space) next to the starter joist.

This publication is designed for: architects, engineers, designers, builders

This publication provides suggestions for several installation details, with diagrams and additional notes. Where required, see local code requirements for spacing of the blocking.

Key sections include:

• Installation details for

  • I-joist flange widths not exceeding 1 1/2 inches

  • 1 3/4 inch I-joist flange widths

  • All I-joist flange widths

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.