Yes pt lumber can be used for framing including floors.
Treated floor joists.
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If the foundation block is 16 from the earth a 2x6 or 2x8 treated sill plate will be 1 1 2 thick so that is close to 18 to the underside of the joists.
Tradeready steel joists are precision manufactured from corrosion resistant galvanized steel.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
Tuff shed revolutionized the shed industry by incorporating 2 x6 hot dipped galvanized steel floor joists ensuring the building s solid foundation for years to come.
The allowable stresses of pt lumber are lower than non treated lumber which means it can not span as far.
Just click here sill plate video.
You can watch an informative video that shows a treated lumber sill plate and how it rests on a foundation.
This treated lumber is bolted to the foundation and the floor joists typically rest on it.
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Also pt lumber is corrosive so connections need to be such that they resist corr.
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Our floors are so innovative and durable they set us apart.
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The first piece of lumber commonly attached to the top of a house foundation is often called a sill plate.
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And better yet this floor system comes standard on our premier and premier pro series buildings.