Roof Details Handling & Storage • Keep LP SolidStart I-Joists, LP SolidStart LVL & LP SolidStart LSL J1 Rafter Connection Simpson® LSTA24, J2 Rafter Connection J3 Ridge Rafter Connection beams dry. USP® LSTI-22 strap with Fitted OSB Gusset Simpson® LSTA24, (or equal) • Unload products carefully by lifting. Support the bundles to reduce 23/32" x 2'–0" USP® LSTI-22 strap (or equal) OSB with 8–16d for pitch over 7:12 excessive bowing. Individual products should be handled in a nails each side min. manner which prevents physical damage during measuring, 1/8" gap at top Web filler cutting, erection, etc. I-Joists should be handled vertically and not required Handling & Installation Recommendations each side flatwise. LP® SolidStart® I-Joists, LP SolidStart LVL & LP SolidStart LSL • Keep stored in wrapped and strapped bundles, stacked no more Note: For specific strength and span information, please consult specific product brochures. than 10' high. Support and separate bundles with 2 x 4 (or larger) For applications with I-Joist depths over 16," please consult the Light-Frame Commercial and Multifamily Construction Tech Guide. stickers spaced no more than 10' apart. Keep stickers in line vertically. WARNING: Failure to follow proper procedures for handling, storage and installation Important Notes • Product must not be stored in contact with the ground, or have could result in unsatisfactory performance, unsafe structures and possible collapse. Structural beam prolonged exposure to the weather. Beveled These instructions are offered as a guide to good practice in the handling, storage and installation of LP® SolidStart® I-Joists, 5 5 • Use forklifts and cranes carefully to avoid damaging product. LPI blocking plate LPI blocking LP SolidStart LVL & LP SolidStart LSL beams. They are, however, solely general recommendations and, in some instances, other Support beam Support beam Simpson® LSSU, USP® TMU or wall • Do not use visually damaged product. Call your local LP SolidStart or additional precautions may be desirable. In all cases, the procedures used should be as specified by the architect/engineer or wall Beveled (or equal) hanger plate Engineered Wood Products distributor for assistance when responsible for the entire building. damaged products are encountered. • This is not intended as a manual for selecting products and assumes that components and details have been specified correctly. • Consult the LP SolidStart I-Joist, LP SolidStart LVL & LP SolidStart LSL brochures or contact your LP SolidStart products distributor for assistance. J4 Header Connection Simpson® LSTA24, H1 Bird’s Mouth H2 Beveled Plate USP® LSTI-22 strap Don’t cut (lower bearing only) 5 • All rim joists, blocking, connections and temporary bracing must be installed before erectors are allowed on the structure. (or equal) for pitch beyond inside LPI blocking face of bearing • No loads other than the weight of the erectors are to be imposed on the structure before it is permanently sheathed. over 7:12 Header Cut to fit tight 2 x • After sheathing, do not overload joists with construction materials exceeding design loads. to wall plate LPI blocking5 beveled plate • LP SolidStart I-Joists, LP SolidStart LVL & LP SolidStart LSL beams must be used under dry, covered and well-ventilated interior conditions in which the equilibrated moisture content in lumber will not exceed 16% (US) or does not exceed a yearly average of 15% and does not exceed 19% at any time (CN). Roof Layout (typical) TEMPORARY BRACING • Use at least 1x4 temporary bracing members nailed to each I-Joist with two 8d nails. Web filler Simpson® LSSU, USP® TMU required each side (or equal) hanger 2'-0" max. • Keep the main runs parallel and no more than 8'-0" apart. Beveled web Simpson® VPA, USP® TMP (or equal) stiffenersrequired both sides connector may be substituted for beveled plate • Use long pieces, not short blocks; lap the ends to keep a continuous line of bracing. • To prevent endwise movement of the continuous 1 x 4 lines of bracing, anchor them at the ends and at 25'-0" intervals into a stable end wall or an area braced by sheathing or diagonal bracing. H3 Flat Soffit H4 Overhang H5 Overhang • Remember, the continuous 1 x 4 bracing is not effective unless attached to the braced area. 5 (Fascia support) 8d nails at LPI blocking • Use particular care removing temporary bracing when applying sheathing. Remove the bracing as the 6" oc clinched 8d nails at 6" oc 5 8d nails at 6" oc LPI blocking 1" from edge sheathing is attached. staggered and 4'-0" min. WARNING clinched 4'-0" min LPI blocking5 NOTES FOR ROOF LAYOUT: • I-Joists used as rafters must be supported laterally at all bearings and the ends of cantilevers. The following conditions • Any fastening of member not detailed, such as uplift or seismic anchor, is subject to local approval and Beveled are NOT permitted! may require additional details and connections. plate • Minimum pitch: 1/4" per foot (1/4:12). Maximum pitch: 12" per foot (12:12). Do not use visually damaged products • Verify capacity and fastening of hangers and connections. 2 x 4 cut 2 x 4 cut without first checking with your local to fit both to fit sides Rafter connections Connection of plies LP SolidStart Engineered Wood Products Hanger connections Beveled plate 2 x 4 cut 2 x 4 filler Web fillers required both sides of I-Joist distributor or sales office. to fit 2'-0" max. 2'-0" 2'-0" 8d or 10d box LPI or blocking panels max. max. toe-nail to plate NOTES: R8 K1 Roof Opening K2 Outrigger 1. Minimum pitch: 1/4" per foot (1/4:12). Hanger connections Web stiffener required Maximum overhang same as Maximum pitch: 12" per foot (12:12). (see Web Stiffener rafter spacing (2'-0" max.) details) 2. Verify capacity and fastening requirements of DON’T support 8d nails staggered at 6" oc hangers and connectors. 3. Some wind or seismic loads may require different I-Joist on web. Web filler Filler on back side or additional details and connections. Uplift anchors may be required. Install header plumb 4. 4" diameter hole(s) may be cut in blocking for ventilation. 5. Lateral resistance shall be provided. Other methods Post-beam connection of restraint, such as full depth LP SolidStart OSB Rim Rafter seat details Board, LP SolidStart LVL, Filler block 2 x 4 Gable end LP SolidStart LSL or metal X-bracing may be WARNING: filler substituted for the LPI blocking shown. Temporary construction bracing is required for lateral Web filler Ladder support before decking is completed. Failure to use Roof header bracing could result in serious injury or death. Overhang details LPEW0456 5/19 PAGE 1 of 4 Floor Details Floor Layout (typical) A1 Rim Board A1W Rim Board A2 Rim Joist A2W Rim Joist A3 Blocking at A3W Blocking at A4 Solid Blocking A4W Solid Blocking TEMPORARY BRACING Web Stiffener Required Web Stiffener Required Exterior Wall Exterior Wall at Exterior Wall at Exterior Wall • Use at least 1x4 temporary bracing members nailed to each I-Joist with two 8d nails. Web Stiffener Required Web Stiffener Required • Keep the main runs parallel and no more than 8'-0" apart. Fasten rim board to each floor Web stiffener for Web stiffener for Detail A2W only I-Joist using one 8d nail or 10d 8d nails at 6" oc Detail A4W only • Use long pieces, not short blocks; lap the ends to keep a continuous line of bracing. box nail per flange Rim joists with flanges (when used for shear LP LVL, LP LSL or Refer to transfer, nail to bearing • To prevent endwise movement of the continuous 1 x 4 lines of bracing, anchor them at the ends and at 25'-0" intervals into a Web stiffener for Detail A1W only Note 8 wider than 1-3/4" require a LP Rim Board as blocking minimum 2 x 6 plate plate with same nailing stable end wall or an area braced by sheathing or diagonal bracing. Same depth as I-Joist schedule for decking) • Remember, the continuous 1 x 4 bracing is not effective unless attached to the braced area. Same depth as I-Joist • Use particular care removing temporary bracing when applying sheathing. Remove the bracing as the sheathing is attached. NOTES FOR FLOOR LAYOUT: • I-Joists must be supported laterally at all bearings and the ends of cantilevers. • Unless specified, bridging or mid-span blocking is not required; however, it may enhance floor performance if used properly. Fasten rim joist to each floor • Verify capacity and fastening of hangers and connectors. I-Joist with one 10d nail into the • Some wind or seismic loads may require different or additional details and connections. 8d nails at 6" oc toe-nailed end of each flange. Use 16d box 8d nails at 6" oc from outside of building nails for rim joists with flanges (when used for shear transfer, nail to bearing 8d nails at 6" oc toe-nailed LPI blocking plate with same nailing schedule for decking) wider than 1-3/4." Web stiffener for Detail A3W only from outside of building WARNING: Squash blocks Temporary construction bracing I-Joists is required for lateral support A5 Joist Support Nailing B2 Squash Blocks Use double squash blocks as B3 Blocking at Interior Support C1 Cantilever Detail C1W Cantilever Detail before decking is completed. specified. Squash blocks shall No Reinforcement Web Stiffener Required Failure to use bracing could result Secure I-Joist to plate with two 8d or 10d box nails. be cut 1/16" taller than I-Joist, Blocking panels Web stiffener for in serious injury or death. Drive one nail from each side of I-Joist, angled inward.