Mid Rise Engineering Considerations for Engineered Wood Products - 2024 Edition

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What advantages do I-joists offer over traditional nominal lumber joists? *

I joists utilize 50% less wood fiber.

I joists can be up to 25% stronger.

You can increase the on-center spacing of I joists.

All of the above.

You should always refer to manufacturers' standards for load capacity and nail spacing for engineered wood products. *

True

False

Is it recommended to use traditional dimensional lumber as a rim board when using I-joists? *

True

False

Which agencies feature Fire Resistance Assembly Listings endorsed by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) ? *

Which agencies feature Fire Resistance Assembly Listings endorsed by Standards Council of Canada (SCC) ?

A) ULC

B) InterTek

C) APA

D) All of the above

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