User guide

(ICC ESR-1262)

Manufactured by ANTHONY-DOMTAR INC.

Table of Contents
1 Joining Forces
2 APA Performance Rated™ I-Joists
3 Storage and Handling Guidelines, Safety Precautions
4 Selecting ADI Power Joist
5 Allowable Floor Spans
6 Allowable Floor Uniform Load Capacities — ADI 40
7 Allowable Floor Uniform Load Capacities — ADI 60 & 80
8-11 Floor Framing and Construction Details
12 Cantilever Details for Balconies
13 Cantilever Details for Vertical Building Offset
14 Cantilever Reinforcement Methods
15 Web Hole Rules and Specifications
16 Web Hole Specifications
17-18 Rim Board, Hole Specification
19-22 Roof Framing and Construction Details
23-25 Allowable Roof Spans — Simple and Multiple
26 Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities — ADI 40
27 Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities — ADI 60
28 Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities — ADI 80
29 Multiple Power Joist Construction, Power Joist Web Stiffeners
30 Power Joist Design Properties
31 Certified Rim Boards
32 Power Joist Framing Connectors
33 Anthony Power Sizer & Power Products Warranty
Joining
Forces
Anthony Forest Products Company and Domtar Inc. have formed a joint venture to manufacture and distribute
Power Joist™, a high quality solid lumber flange I-joist. This value-added product upholds Anthony’s and Domtar’s
commitment to using lumber to its highest strength potential, while also offering an environmentally sound alterna-
tive to large dimension lumber joists. In addition to our financial contribution to the 50-50 partnership, Anthony and
Domtar bring unique skills to the venture. Domtar contributes its expertise in mill management, along with a reliable
supply of MSR lumber. Anthony adds its renowned customer service infrastructure, Superior Power Products
and nationwide distribution network.

About the Partners

Anthony Forest Products Company, a family-owned busi-
ness founded in 1916, is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas. CANADA
The company operates lumber and wood chip mills, as well as two
engineered wood laminating plants in the southern US. It has
35 years of solid experience in engineered wood products.
Sault Ste. Marie
Domtar is the third largest producer of uncoated freesheet
paper in North America. It is also a leading manufacturer of business
papers, commercial printing and publication papers, and technical and
specialty papers. Domtar manages according to internationally recog-
UNITED STATES
nized standards, 22 million acres of forestland in Canada and the United
States, and produces lumber and other wood products. Domtar has 11,000
employees across North America. The company also has a 50% invest-
ment interest in Norampac Inc., the largest Canadian producer of con-
tainerboard.

Environmental Forestry
Domtar management practices are designed to pass on healthy forests to future
generations. In this context, independent third-party verification of its forest management practices
is one of Domtar’s forest policy commitments. All forest lands that Domtar manages directly will soon
be certified according to internationally recognized environmental standards, such as ISO 14001
and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

The Joint-Venture Plant

This new state-of-the-art, high efficiency, one
piece flow facility is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario,
Canada. This strategically located plant provides fast and
efficient access to the entire North American market.
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The Power Joist ™

The solid lumber flange I-joist is made from 2x3 and 2x4 MSR lumber.

Power Joist™ is the latest addition to the Superior Power Products line, which includes
Power Beam,® Power Header,® Power Plank,® Power Log,® and Power Column®.
Anthony-Domtar Inc.’s power-of-two venture is a combination that
brings more choices, more value and more power… to the customer.
 APA Performance Rated™ I-Joists
Say What They Do and Do What They Say

APA – The Engineered Wood Association has made it easy to make the right choice
for residential floor and roof joist products. ADI Power Joists are produced in accordance with
the APA’s PRI-400 standard, APA EWS report ICC ESR – 1405 and Anthony – Domtar’s report
ICC ESR – 1104. All code reports can be downloaded from www.anthonyforest.com.

APA Performance Rated™ I-Joists (PRI™) provide a high performance alternative to dimension
lumber joists for residential floor applications. This guide will help you efficiently use ADI
Power Joist by leading you through the simple steps of product selection, specification, and
installation.

The APA trademark signifies that the I-joist manufacturer is committed to the strict quality
standards of Engineered Wood Systems (EWS), a related corporation of APA, and that ADI’s
are manufactured in conformance with PRI-400, Performance Standard for APA EWS I-Joists.
APA’s rigorous program of quality verification and testing is designed to assure predictable
product performance.

PRI-400 brings product standardization while providing for a multitude of design and construc-
tion situations. The standard provides design information for numerous types and sizes of
I-joists. Because ADIs can be selected based on their allowable span for glued uniformly loaded
residential floors, it is easy to incorporate them into your design.

This guide explains residential floor and roof systems. Review by a design professional is
required for applications beyond the scope of this document. Simple to specify. Easy to install.
Less confusion. ADI Power Joists are the right choice for residential floor and roof construction.

Power Joist Labeling Example

The I-joist alternative to The on-center

2 x 10 lumber with a net spacing of the
depth of 9-1/2". I-joists. (optional)
Also available in depths
of 11-7/8", 14", and 16".

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The residential floor clear span that can be achieved Conforms with APA
for a glued-nailed floor system at the indicated Standard PRI-400,
spacing for a live load of 40 psf and a dead load of Performance Standard
10 psf at L/480. (optional) for APA EWS I-Joists.
Storage and Handling Guidelines
1. Store Power Joists vertically, level and in bundles.

2. Always stack and handle Power Joists in the upright position only.

3. Do not store Power Joists in direct contact with the ground.

4. Protect Power Joists from weather, and use stickers to separate bundles.

5. Bundled units should be kept intact until time of installation.

6. When lifting Power Joists with a crane on the job site, take a few
simple precautions to prevent damage to the Power Joists and
injury to your work crew.
■ Pick Power Joists in bundles as shipped by the supplier.
■ Orient the bundles so that the webs of the Power Joists are vertical.
■ Pick the bundles at the 5th points, using a spreader bar if necessary.

7. Do not handle Power Joists in a horizontal orientation.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING: Power Joists are not stable until completely installed and will not carry
any load until fully braced and sheathed.

Avoid Accidents by Following These Important Guidelines:

1. Brace and nail each Power Joist as it is installed, using hangers, blocking
panels, rim board and/or cross-bridging at joist ends.

2. When the building is completed, the floor sheathing will provide lateral
support for the top flanges of the Power Joists. Until this sheathing is applied,
temporary bracing, often called struts, or temporary sheathing must be applied Do not allow workers
to prevent Power Joist rollover or buckling. to walk on Power Joists
until joists are fully
■ Temporary bracing or struts must be 1 x 4 inch minimum, at least 8 feet installed and braced, or
serious injuries can result.
long and spaced no more than 8 feet on center, and must be secured with a
minimum of two 8d nails fastened to the top surface of each Power Joist. Nail
bracing to a lateral restraint at the end of each bay. Lap ends of adjoining
bracing over at least two Power Joists.
■ Or, sheathing (temporary or permanent) can be nailed to the top flange of

the first 4 feet of Power Joists at the end of the bay. 3

3. For cantilevered Power Joists, brace top and bottom flanges, and brace ends
with closure panels, rim board, or cross-bridging.

4. Install and nail permanent sheathing to each Power Joist before placing loads Never stack building
materials over unsheathed
on the floor system. Then, stack building materials over beams or walls only. Power Joists. Stack only
over beams or walls.
5. Never install a damaged Power Joist.
 Selecting ADI Power Joist ™
Product Description

The ADI Power Joist is an “I”-shaped engineered wood structural member designed
for use in residential floor and roof construction. ADI’s are prefabricated using SPF lumber
flanges and OSB web, bonded together with exterior-type adhesives. It is recommended that
Power Joists are limited to L/480 maximum live load deflection for residential floor applications,
a criteria which provides superior floor performance. ADI Power Joists are identified by their
depth followed by a designation such as ADI-40 which relates to the joist strength and stiffness.

2 1/2" 2 1/2" 3 1/2"

9 1/2", 9 1/2",
11 7/8", 11 7/8", 11 7/8",
14" or 16" 14" or 16" 14" or 16"

ADI-40 ADI-60 ADI-80

9 1/2", 11 7/8", 14" or 16" 9 1/2", 11 7/8", 14" or 16" 11 7/8", 14" or 16"
(PRI-40) (PRI-60) (PRI-80)

ADIs are manufactured to strict tolerances with the following characteristics:

■ Flanges are MSR 2x3’s and 2x4’s.

■ Webs are OSB and all are classified as Exposure 1 or Exterior and are 3/8" in thickness
or greater.

■ All ADIs are assembled using exterior-type adhesives per ASTM D 2559.

■ ADIs are available in four depths: 9-1/2", 11-7/8", 14", and 16".

■ ADIs of the same depth are manufactured with various flange widths; flange width
is an important design consideration when specifying hangers.

■ Most mills manufacture I-joists in lengths up to 48 feet in length. ADI Power Joists
are manufactured up to 64 feet in length. These lengths are cut to frequently used
lengths such as 16 to 36 feet, in 2-foot increments for jobsite delivery. Check local
4 supplier for availability.
Allowable Floor Spans

Residential Floor Table 1 Allowable Spans Lengths 1, 2, 3, 4

Maximum Allowable Spans
Joist Depth Joist On Center Spacing - Simple Spans (inches)
(inches) Designation
The specific ADI designation needed 12 16 19.2 24
for your application is easily deter- 9 - 1/2” ADI-40 18'- 0” 16'- 5” 15'- 6” 14'- 6”
mined by selecting the span needed ADI-60 18'-11” 17'- 4” 16'- 4” 15'- 3”
and then choosing the ADI that meets ADI-40 21'- 5” 19'- 7” 18'- 6” 16'- 8”
your span, spacing, and uniform load- 11- 7/8” ADI-60 22'- 7” 20'- 8” 19'- 6” 18'- 2”
ADI-80 24'-11” 22'- 8” 21'- 4” 19'- 10”
ing criteria.
ADI-40 24'- 4” 22'- 3” 20'- 6” 18'- 4”
14” ADI-60 25'- 9” 23'- 6” 22'- 2” 20'- 8”
Table 1 is for simple or multiple span ADI-80 28'- 3” 25'- 9” 24'- 3” 22'- 7”
applications respectively. The use of ADI-40 26'- 11” 24'- 3” 22'- 1” 19'- 9”
this table will provide maximum spans 16” ADI-60 28'- 6” 26'- 0” 24'- 7” 22'-1 0”
for the indicated spacings and span ADI-80 31'- 4” 28'- 6” 26'- 10” 25'- 0”
conditions.
On Center Spacing - Multiple Spans (inches)
To illustrate the selection of an ADI ADI-40 19'- 7” 17'- 11” 16'- 4” 14'- 7”
9-1/2”
product, assume a design simple span ADI-60 20'- 8” 18'- 10” 17'- 9” 16'- 6”
of 16'1". For architectural reasons, ADI-40 23'- 5” 20'- 5” 18'- 7” 16'- 7”
limit the joist depth to 11-7/8" and 11-7/8” ADI-60 24'- 8” 22'- 6” 21'- 2” 19'- 7”
joist spacing to 19.2" on center. From ADI-80 27'- 1” 24'- 8” 23'- 3” 21'- 7”
the 9-1/2" and 11-7/8" entries in ADI-40 25'- 11” 22'- 5” 20'- 5” 18'- 3”
Table 1, look down the 19.2" o.c. 14” ADI-60 28'- 0” 25'- 7” 24'- 1” 19'- 9”
spacing column. For depths of 9-1/2", ADI-80 30'- 10” 28'- 0” 26'- 5” 23'- 11”
select 9-1/2" ADI-60, and from the ADI-40 27'- 11” 24'- 2” 22'- 0” 19'- 8”
16” ADI-60 31'- 1” 28'- 4” 24'- 9” 19'- 9”
11-7/8" depths notice that any joist
ADI-80 34'- 2” 31'- 1” 29'- 3” 23'- 11”
designation will work.

The allowable spans in the table in this

SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1psf = 47.88 Pa
user guide indicate the allowable clear span for
various joist spacings under typical residential
uniform floor loads (40 psf live load and (1) Allowable clear span applicable to simple-span or multiple-span residential floor

10 psf dead load) for glued-nailed systems. construction with a design dead load of 10 psf and a live load of 40 psf. The live load
deflection is limited to L/480. (L = span length in inches)

The spans shown in Table 1 is based on (2) Spans are based on a composite floor with glue-nailed sheathing meeting the
repetitive member usage which is typical for requirements for APA Rated Sheathing STURD-I-FLOOR conforming to PS1 or
all wood products spaced 24" on center or less. PS2 with a minimum thickness of 19/32” (40/20 or 20 o.c.) for a joist spacing of
In addition, floor sheathing must be field 19.2 inches or less, or 23/32-inch (48/24 or 24 o.c.) for a joist spacing of 24 inches
glued using approved construction adhesives to when floor sheathing is nailed only. Adhesive shall meet APA Specification AFG-01
the Power Joist flanges to achieve the ADI or ASTM D3498. Spans shall be reduced to 12 inches when floor sheathing is
allowable spans. nailed only.

(3) Minimum bearing length shall be 1-3/4 inches for the end bearings and 3-1/2 inches
Use of this span table is limited to uniform for the intermediate bearings.
load conditions and ADI floor spans shall not
(4) Bearing stiffeners are not required when I-joist are used with the spans and spacing
exceed these allowable spans. ADI Power Joist
given in the above table, except as required for hangers. 5
can be used for other applications such as
roofs and ceilings to support line loads or concentrated loads, etc., when properly engineered
using the appropriate design properties in Table 21.
 Allowable Floor Uniform Load Capacities

Table 2

Floor ADI Power Joist — ADI 40

Allowable Uniform Loads (PLF)
9-1/2" 11-7/8" 14" 16"
CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL
JOIST LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD
SPAN Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl.
(ft.) L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240
6 281 325 325 325
7 242 280 280 280
8 212 246 246 246
9 189 219 219 219
10 170 197 197 197
11 153 155 179 179 179
12 118 133 165 165 165
13 93 113 151 152 152
14 75 98 128 131 141 141
15 61 85 104 114 132 132
16 51 75 86 100 124 124
17 42 67 72 89 105 117 117
18 36 60 61 79 89 104 110
19 30 53 52 71 76 94 103
20 26 48 45 64 65 85 89 93
21 44 39 59 56 77 77 84
22 39 34 53 49 70 67 77
23 34 29 49 43 64 58 70
24 30 26 45 38 59 52 65
25 27 41 34 54 46 60
26 38 30 50 41 55
27 36 27 47 36 51
28 33 43 33 48
29 30 40 29 44
30 27 38 27 42
31 35 39
32 32 37
33 29 34
34 27 32

Notes for Table 2:

1. Live Load column limits deflection to L/480, Total Load column limits deflection to L/240.
2. Values represent the most restrictive of simple span or multiple span conditions.
3. Values are for I-joists spaced at a maximum of 24" on center.
4. Table assumes a minimum end bearing length of 1-3/4" and a minimum interior bearing
length of 3-1/2".
5. Web stiffeners are not required at the bearing unless the joist hanger does not provide
lateral support for the top flange of the I-joist.

Joist Sizing:
1. Select desired joist depth (column).
2. Select desired span (row).
6 3. Check BOTH Live Load and Total Load columns.
4. If Live Load column is blank, Total Load capacity governs.
Allowable Floor Uniform Load Capacities

Table 3 Table 4

Floor ADI Power Joist — ADI 60 Floor ADI Power Joist — ADI 80
Allowable Uniform Loads (PLF) Allowable Uniform Loads (PLF)
9-1/2" 11-7/8" 14" 16" 11-7/8" 14" 16"
CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL LIVE TOTAL
JOIST LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD JOIST LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD
SPAN Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. SPAN Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl. Defl.
(ft.) L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 (ft.) L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240 L/480 L/240
6 281 325 325 325 6 359 393 393
7 242 280 280 280 7 309 338 338
8 212 246 246 246 8 271 297 297
9 189 219 219 219 9 241 264 264
10 170 197 197 197 10 218 238 238
11 155 179 179 179 11 198 217 217
12 141 142 165 165 165 12 182 199 199
13 112 131 152 152 152 13 168 184 184
14 90 122 141 141 141 14 156 171 171
15 73 114 125 132 132 132 15 146 160 160
16 60 104 103 124 124 124 16 137 150 150
17 51 92 86 117 117 117 17 119 129 141 141
18 43 82 73 110 107 110 110 18 101 122 133 133
19 36 73 62 98 92 104 104 19 86 115 125 126 126
20 31 62 53 89 79 99 99 20 74 110 108 120 120
21 27 54 46 81 68 95 93 95 21 64 104 93 114 114
22 47 40 74 59 90 81 90 22 56 100 81 109 109
23 41 35 67 52 83 71 86 23 49 95 71 104 97 104
24 36 31 62 46 76 63 83 24 43 86 63 100 85 100
25 32 28 55 41 70 55 80 25 38 76 56 96 76 96
26 29 49 36 65 49 76 26 34 68 50 92 67 92
27 26 44 32 60 44 71 27 30 60 44 85 60 89
28 39 29 56 40 66 28 27 54 40 79 54 86
29 35 26 52 36 61 29 49 36 72 49 83
30 32 47 32 57 30 44 32 65 44 80
31 29 43 29 54 31 40 29 59 40 76
32 26 39 27 50 32 36 27 53 36 71
33 36 47 33 33 49 33 66
34 32 44 34 30 45 30 61

Notes for Tables 3 and 4:

1. Live Load column limits deflection to L/480, Total Load column limits deflection to L/240.
2. Values represent the most restrictive of simple span or multiple span conditions.
3. Values are for I-joists spaced at a maximum of 24" on center.
4. Table assumes a minimum end bearing length of 1-3/4" and a minimum interior bearing
length of 3-1/2".
5. Web stiffeners are not required at the bearing unless the joist hanger does not provide
lateral support for the top flange of the I-joist.

Joist Sizing:
1. Select desired joist depth (column).
2. Select desired span (row).
3. Check BOTH Live Load and Total Load columns. 7
4. If Live Load column is blank, Total Load capacity governs.
 Floor Framing and Construction Details

Figure 1

Typical ADI Power Joist™ Floor Framing and Construction Details

Some framing requirements

such as erection bracing and
blocking panels have been Figures 2,43&&5a
Figures 3, 4a
omitted for clarity.

1g
Holes may be cut in web for
1d 1e plumbing, wiring and duct work.
See 6 and
See Table 7 and Figure
Figure5.5.
NOTE: Never cut or notch flanges.

Anthony
Power Beam®
Anthony
Power Beam®

Figures3,
Figures 2,43&&5a
4a
1b 1c

Use hangers recognized

1j in current ICBO ES,
SBCCI PST & ESI,
BOCA ES, or NES reports.
1a 1n 1h 1j 1k 1m

1f

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 Figure 1 Continued

Typical ADI Power Joist™ Floor Framing and Construction Details

All nails shown in the details below are assumed to be common nails unless otherwise noted. 10d box nails
may be substituted for 8d common shown in details. Individual components not shown to scale for clarity.

PRI blocking panel vertical load Certified Rim Board vertical load
1a transfer = 2000 plf maximum, 1b transfer = 4400 plf maximum for
Certified Rim Board blocking vertical load 1-1/8" thickness
transfer = 4400 plf maximum for
1-1/8" thickness

One 8d nail at top and

8d nails @ 6" o.c. bottom flange
(when used for lateral shear
transfer, nail to bearing
Attach Certified Rim Board
plate with same nailing as
to top plate using 8d box
required for decking)
nails toenailed @ 6" o.c.
One 8d face
nail at each
Attach Power Joist The uniform vertical load capacity is limitied toa joist side at bearing To avoid splitting flange, start
to top plate per 1b depth of 16 inches or less and is based on the normal nails at least 1-1/2" from end
(10 yr) load duration. It shall not be used in the design of Power Joist. Nails may be
of a bending member, such as joist, header, or rafter.
For concentrated verticle load transfer capacity, driven at an angle to avoid
see 1 d. splitting of bearing plate.

ADI rim joist ADI or Certified Rim Board 1/16"

1c 1d blocking panel per 1a for lumber
vertical load transfer
= 2000 plf maximum squash
blocks
Attach rim joist to floor joist with
one nail at top and bottom. Nail
must provide 1 inch minimum
penetration into floor joist. For
2-1/2" and 3-1/2" flange widths,
toe nails may be used.
Attach Minimum 1-3/4" bearing
Power Joist Vertical load transfer capacity per
required (2x6 bearing required pair of squash blocks as shown:
per 1b for rim joists with 2-5/16" or Squash block
Attach rim joist to greater flange widths) Pair
Pair of Squash
ofPair
Squash /2 wide 5 1/(lb)
3 1(lb)
Blocks Blocks
of Squash 2 wide
top plate per 1a Provide lateral 22 xx 4
4 4000
4000 7000
2x4 4000
bracing per 1a, 1-1/8” Rim
1-1/8" Rim Board
Board 3000
4400 3500
1b, or 1c 1-1/8" Rim Board 2700 4400
3500
1” Rim Board

Use single Power Joist for loads up

1e 1f to 2000 plf, double Power Joists 1g
Blocking required
for loads up to 4000 plf (filler block over all interior
not required) Load bearing wall above shall supports under
Attach I-joist to top plate using 8d nails at 6” o.c. align vertically with the wall load-bearing walls
not required) below. Other conditions such Blocking
or required
when floor joists
as offset walls are not covered over
are allcontinuous
not interior
by this detail. over support.
supports
Joist attachment
per detail 1b

Transfer load
from above Wall
to bearing below. sheathing,
Install squash blocks Wall
as required 8d nails 9
per 1d. Match bearing sheathing, at 6" o.c.
area of blocks below to as required
Provide backer for siding attachment
post above. unless nailable sheathing is used
Provide backer for siding attachment PRI blocking panel vertical load
Certified Rim Board
unless nailable may beisused
sheathing usedin lieu transfer = 2000 plf maximum,
of Power Joists. Backer is not required Certified Rim Board blocking vertical load
Certified Rim Board may be used in lieu
when Certified Rim Board is used. transfer = 4400 plf maximum for 1-1/8" thickness
of Power Joists. Backer is not required
when Certified Rim Board is used.
 Figure 1 Continued

Typical ADI Power Joist™ Floor Framing and Construction Details

All nails shown in the details below are assumed to be common nails unless otherwise noted. 10d box nails
may be substituted for 8d common shown in details. Individual components not shown to scale for clarity.

1h
Top- or Double
Backer block (use if hanger load exceeds 250 lbs.) Before installing face-mounted Power Joist header
a backer block to a double Power Joist, drive 3 additional 10d nails through hanger
Note: Unless
the webs and filler block where the backer block will fit. Clinch. Install backer hanger sides
tight to top flange. Use twelve 10d nails, clinched when possible. Maximum laterally support
capacity for hanger for this detail = 1280 lb. the top flange,
bearing stiffeners
BACKER BLOCKS (Blocks must be long enough to permit required shall be used.
nailing without splitting) See bearing
stiffener detail
32.
on page 29.
Flange Width Material Thickness Required* Minimum Depth**
2-1/2" 1" 5-1/2"
3-1/2" 1-1/2" 7-1/4" Filler block

* Minimum grade for backer block material shall be Utility grade SPF Backer block required
or better for solid sawn lumber and Rated Sheathing grade for wood (both sides for face-mounted hangers)
structural panels.
For hanger capacity see hanger manufacturer’s
** For face-mount hangers use net joist depth minus 3-1/4" for joists with recommendations. Verify double Power Joist capacity
1-1/2" thick flanges. to support concentrated loads.

1j Anthony 2x plate flush with

1k
Power Beam® inside face of wall
or beam

Top- or face-mounted
hanger installed
per manufacturer‘s
recommendations
Note: Unless hanger Note: Unless hanger
sides laterally support sides laterally support
the top flange, bearing the top flange, bearing
stiffeners shall be used. stiffeners shall be used.
See bearing stiffener detail.
Top-mounted hanger installed
per manufacturer‘s recommendations

Multiple Power Joist header with

1m full depth filler block shown. 1n
Anthony Power Beam® and Do not bevel-
Install framing anchor Power Header ® may also be used. cut joist beyond
per manufacturer‘s Verify double Power Joist capacity inside face
recommendations to support concentrated loads. of wall
(both sides of stringer) Attach
Power Joist
per 1b
Attach backer block per 1h.
10 Nail with twelve 10d nails;
clinch when possible.
Filler block Note: Blocking required at
bearing for lateral support,
not shown for clarity.

Maximum support capacity = 1280 lb.

Typical Floor Framing and Construction Details

Installation Notes:

1. Installation of ADI Power Joist shall be in accordance with Figure 1.

2. Except for cutting joist to length, Power Joist flanges should never be cut,
drilled, or notched.

3. Concentrated loads should only be applied to the top surface of the top flange.
At no time should concentrated loads be suspended from the bottom flange
with the exception of light loads such as ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc.

4. Power Joists must be protected from the weather prior to installation.

5. Power Joists must not be used in applications where they will be permanently
exposed to weather, or will reach a moisture content greater than 16% such as in
swimming pool or hot tub areas. They must not be installed where they will
remain in direct contact with concrete or masonry.

6. End bearing length must be at least 1-3/4". For multiple span joists, intermedi-
ate bearing length must be at least 3-1/2".

7. Ends of floor joists shall be restrained to prevent rollover. Use Certified Rim
Board or Power Joist blocking panels.

8. Power Joists installed beneath bearing walls perpendicular to the joists require
full depth blocking panels, Certified Rim Board, or squash blocks (cripple
blocks) to transfer gravity loads from above the floor system to the wall or
foundation below (see note 1g page 9).

9. For Power Joists installed as rim board directly beneath bearing walls parallel
to the joists, the maximum allowable vertical load using a single Power Joist is
2,000 plf, and 4,000 plf if double Power Joists are used. Full bearing is required
under Power Joist used as rim board.

10. Continuous lateral support of the Power Joist’s compression flange is required
to prevent rotation and buckling. In simple span uses, lateral support of the
top flange is normally supplied by the floor sheathing. In multiple span or
cantilever applications, bracing of the Power Joist’s bottom flange is also
required at interior supports of multiple-span joists, and at the end support
next to the cantilever extension. The ends of all cantilever extensions must be
laterally braced as shown in Figure 2, 3 or 4a.

11. Nails installed perpendicular to the wide face of the flange shall be spaced in
accordance with the applicable building code requirements or approved building
plans but should not be closer than 2" o.c. per row.
11
12. Figures 1– 4 on the following pages show only Power Joist-specific fastener
requirements. For other fastener requirements, see the applicable building
code.
 Cantilever Details for Balconies
(No Wall Load)

Balconies may be Figure 2

constructed using either
continuous Power Joists
(Figure 2) or by adding
I-Joist Cantilever Detail for Balconies
lumber extensions Cantilever extension supporting Attach Power Joists
(Figure 3) to the Power uniform floor loads only to plate at all
supports per
Joist. Continuous Power Detail 1b
Joist cantilevers are limited
to one-fourth the adjacent
span when supporting
uniform loads only. For Power Joist, or Certified
applications supporting Rim Board
concentrated loads at the
end of the cantilever,
such as a wall, see
Certified Rim
Figures 4a and 4b. Board,or wood
structural panel
Unless otherwise engi-

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limited to a maximum of

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4' when supporting
uniform loads only.
3-1/2" min. bearing required
Blocking is required at
the cantilever support
as shown.

Uniform floor load shall Figure 3

not exceed 40 psf live
load and 10 psf dead load.
Lumber Cantilever Detail for Balconies
The balcony load shall
not exceed 60 psf live Full depth backer block with 1/8" gap between block and top flange of Power Joist.
See Detail 1h. Nail with 2 rows of 10d nails @ 6" o.c. and clinch.
load and 10 psf dead load.
If more than 70 psf total 2 x 8 min. Nail to backer block and joist
load design analysis with 2 rows of 10d nails @ 6" o.c. and Attach Power Joists
clinch. (Cantilever nails may be used to to plate at all
must be performed. attach backer block if length of nail is supports per
sufficient to allow clinching.) Detail 1b

Cantilever
extension
supporting
uniform
floor loads
only

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 Cantilever Details for Vertical Building Offset
(Concentrated Wall Load)

Power Joist may also be used in cantilever applications supporting a concentrated

load applied to the end of the cantilever, such as with a vertical building offset. For cantilever-
end concentrated load applications that require reinforcing based on Table 5, the cantilever is
limited to 2' maximum. In addition, blocking is required along the cantilever support and for
4' on each side of the cantilever area. Depending on the magnitude of the roof load and joist
layout (see Table 5), three methods of reinforcing are allowed in load bearing cantilever appli-
cations: reinforcing sheathing applied to one side of the Power Joist (Method 1), reinforcing
sheathing applied to both sides of the joist or double Power Joists (Method 2).

Figure 4a

Cantilever Detail for Vertical Building Offset

Method 1 Method 2
Sheathing reinforcement one side Sheathing reinforcement two sides

Certified Rim Board or wood ADI blocking panel Use same installation as Method 1
structural panel closure or Certified Rim Board but reinforce both sides of Power Joist
(23/32" minimum thickness), blocking, attach with sheathing
attach per Detail 1b per Detail 1g

Str
en
gth
Attach I-joist ax
to plate per is
6" Detail 1b

Str
en
gth
ax
ma 2'– is
xim 0"
um
8d nails
mi 2'– Use nailing pattern shown
3-1/2" min. nim 0"
um for Method 1 with opposite
bearing required face nailing offset by 3"

Note: APA RATED SHEATHING 48/24 (minimum thickness 23/32") required on sides of joist. Depth shall match the full height of the joist.
Nail with 8d nails at 6" o.c., top and bottom flange. Install with face grain horizontal. Attach Power Joist to plate at all supports per Detail 1b

Alternate Method 2
Double I-Joist

Certified Rim Board, or wood ADI blocking panel or Certified

structural panel closure Rim Board blocking, attach
(23/32" minimum thickness), per Detail 1g ADI blocking panel or Certified
attach per Detail 1b Rim Board blocking, attach
per Detail 1g
Black Power Joist together with filler
blocks for the full length of the reinforce-
ment. For Power Joist flange widths
greater than 2-1/2” place an additional
row of 10d nails along the centerline of
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theBlock Power
reinforcing panelJoist
fromtogether
each side.
ma 2'– with
Clinch filler
when blocks for the full
possible.
xim 0" length of the reinforcement.
um
For Power Joist flange widths
greater than 2-1/2" place an
additional row of 10d nails
along the centerline of the
mi 4'– Face nail two rows
reinforcing 10d atfrom
panel 12” o.c.
eacheach
nim 0" side through one Power Joist™ web.
um side. Clinch when possible.
Offset nails from opposite face by 6”.
Attach Power Joists to top Clinch if possible (four nails per foot
plate at all supports per Detail 1b required,except two nails per foot
3-1/2" min. bearing required required if clinched).
 Cantilever Reinforcement Methods

Figure 4b
Roof trusses 13'–0"
maximum
Hip
Roof truss span Girder Roof truss span trusses
truss
Floor spans in accordance 2'–0"
2'–0" with Tables 1 or 2 maximum
maximum

See Table below for For hip roofs with the hip trusses running parallel to the
ADI reinforcement cantilevered floor joists, the Power Joist reinforcement
requirements at cantilever. requirements for a span of 26' shall be permitted to be used.

Table 5

ADI Power Joist Cantilever Reinforcement Methods Allowed

ROOF LOADINGS
TL = 35 psf TL = 45 psf TL = 55 psf
Roof LL not to exceed 20 psf LL not to exceed 30 psf LL not to exceed 40 psf
Joist Truss
Depth Span Joist Spacing (in.) Joist Spacing (in.) Joist Spacing (in.)
(in.) (ft.) 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24 12 16 19.2 24
26 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X
28 N N 1,2 1,2 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X
9-1/2 30 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X
32 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 X N 1,2 2 X
34 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X N 2 X X
36 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X N 2 X X
26 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
28 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
30 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
11-7/8 32 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
34 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 2
36 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 2
38 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2 1,2 1,2 2 X
26 N N N 1,2 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2
28 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N N 1,2 2
30 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
14 32 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
34 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
36 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
38 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
40 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 2
26 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2
28 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
30 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
32 N N N 1,2 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2
16 34 N N 1,2 1,2 N N 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
36 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 1,2 2
38 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 2
14 40 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 2
42 N N 1,2 1,2 N 1,2 1,2 2 N 1,2 2 X

Notes: 2. Maximum load shall be: 15 psf roof dead load, 4. For conventional roof construction using a
1. N = No reinforcement required. 50 psf floor total load, and 80 plf wall load. ridge beam, the Roof Truss Span column
Wall load is based on 3'-0" maximum width above is equivalent to the distance between
1 = ADIs reinforced with 23/32" wood struc- window or door openings. For larger open the supporting wall and the ridge beam. When
tural panel (WSP) on one side only. ings, or multiple 3'-0" width openings spaced the roof is framed using a ridge board, the Roof
2 = ADIs reinforced with 23/32" WSP on both less than 6'-0" o.c., additional joists beneath Truss Span is equivalent to the distance
sides or double I-joist. the opening’s cripple studs may be required. between the supporting walls as if a truss is used.
X = Try a deeper joist or closer spacing. 3. Table applies to joists 12" to 24" o.c. Use 12"
o.c. requirements for lesser spacings.
 Web Hole Rules and Specifications
One of the benefits of using Power Joist in residential floor construction is that
holes may be cut in the joist webs to accommodate electrical wiring, plumbing lines and other
mechanical systems, therefore minimizing the depth of the floor system.

Rules for cutting holes in PRI Joists

1. The distance between the inside edge of the support and the center line of any hole
shall be in compliance with the requirements of page 16.
2. I-Joist top and bottom flanges must NEVER be cut, notched,or otherwise
modified.
3. Whenever possible field-cut holes should be centered on the middle of the web.
4. The maximum size hole that can be cut into a I-Joist web shall equal the clear
distance between the flanges of the I-joist minus 1/4-inch. A minimum of 1/8
inch should always be maintained between the top or bottom of the hole and
the adjacent I-Joist flange.
5. The sides of square holes or longest sides of rectangular holes should not
exceed three fourths of the diameter of the maximum round hole permitted at
that location.
6. Where more than one hole is necessary, the distance between adjacent hole
edges shall exceed twice the diameter of the largest round hole or twice the
size of the largest square hole (or twice the length of the longest side of the
longest rectangular hole) and each hole must be sized and located in
compliance with the requirements of Table 6.
7. A knockout is not considered a hole, may be utilized anywhere it occurs and
may be ignored for purposes of calculating minimum distances between holes.
8. One and one-half inch holes shall be permitted anywhere in a cantilevered
section of a PRI Joist. Holes of greater size may be permittedsubject
to verification.
9. A 1-1/2” hole can be placed anywhere in the web provided that it meets the
requirements of 6 above.
10. For joists with more than one span, use the longest span to determine hole
location in either span.
11. All holes shall be cut in a workman-like manner in accordance with the
restrictions listed above and as illustrated in Figure 5.
12. Limit 3 maximum size holes per span.
13. A group of round holes at approximately the same location shall be
permitted if they meet the requirements for a single round hole circumscribed
around them.

Figure 5

ADI Power Joist™ Typical Holes

Minimum distance from face of support See rule 13.
to the center of hole. See Table 7.
Knockouts are prescored holes
provided for the contractor’s
convenience to install electrical
* 3/4x
diameter
or small plumbing lines. They
are 1-3/4" in diameter, and are 15
spaced at 24" on center along
the length of the I-joist.
Where possible, it is preferable
2x diameter
to use knockouts instead of
of larger hole
field cutting holes.

* For rectangular holes, avoid over cutting the corners, as this can cause unnecessary stress concentrations. Slightly
rounding the corners is recommended. Starting the rectangular hole by drilling a 1” diameter hole in each of the 4
corners and then making the cuts between the holes is another good method to minimize damage to I-joist.
 Web Hole Specifications

Table 6 Allowable Round Hole Web Opening Size and Locations 1, 2, 3, 4

(Simple or Multiple Spans for Dead Loads up to 10 psf and Live Loads up to 40 psf)
Joist Span Round Hole Diameter (in.)
Power
Depth Adjustment
Joist
(inches) Factor (SAF) 2 3 4 5 6 6-1/4 7 8 8-5/8 9 10 10-3/4 11 12 12-3/4

9-1/2" ADI-40 14.7 0'- 6" 2'- 0" 3'- 0" 4'- 6" 6'- 0" 6'- 6" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ADI-60 16.6 2'- 0" 3'- 0" 4'- 6" 6'- 0" 7'- 6" 8'- 0" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

ADI-40 16.7 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 1'- 6" 2'- 6" 4'- 0" 4'- 6" 5'- 6" 7'- 0" 8'- 0" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11-7/8" ADI-60 19.7 1'- 0" 2'- 0" 3'- 6" 4'- 6" 6'- 0" 6'- 6" 7'- 6" 9'- 0" 10'- 0" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ADI-80 21.7 2'- 0" 3'- 6" 4'- 6" 6'- 0" 7'- 6" 8'- 0" 9'- 0" 10'- 6" 11'- 6" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

ADI-40 18.3 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 1'- 0" 2'- 0" 2'- 6" 3'- 6" 5'- 0" 5'-6" 6'- 0" 8'- 0" 9'- 6" N/A N/A N/A
14" ADI-60 19.9 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 2'- 0" 3'- 6" 3'- 6" 5'- 0" 6'- 6" 8'- 0" 8'- 6" 10'- 6" 12'- 0" N/A N/A N/A
ADI-80 23.11 0'- 6" 2'- 0" 3'- 0" 4'- 6" 6'- 0" 6'- 6" 7'- 6" 9'- 0" 10'- 0" 10'- 6" 12'- 6" 14'- 0" N/A N/A N/A

ADI-40 19.8 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 1'- 6" 3'- 0" 4'- 0" 4'- 6" 5'- 6" 7'- 0" 7'- 0" 9'- 0" 11'- 0"
16" ADI-60 19.9 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 1'- 0" 2'- 0" 3'- 6" 4'- 6" 5'- 6" 7'-6" 9'- 0" 9'- 6" 12'- 0" 14'- 0"
ADI-80 23.11 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 0'- 6" 2'- 0" 3'- 6" 4'- 0" 5'- 0" 6'- 6" 8'- 0" 8'- 6" 10'-6" 12'- 0" 12'- 6" 14'- 6" 16'- 0"

SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 foot = 304.8 mm

N/A = Not Allowed
(1) The above tables limited to Power Joist spacing of 24-inches on center or less.
(2) Distances are based on uniformly loaded I-joists.
(3) Hole location distance is measured from inside face of supports to center of hole.
(4) For continuous I-joists with more than one span, use the longest span to determine hole locations.
(5) If the I-joist are placed less than the full allowable span, the maximum distance from the centerline of the holes to the inside face of any
support (D) as given below is permitted to be reduced as follows:
L actual
Dreduced = xD
SAF
Where:
Dreduced = Distance from the inside face of any support to
center of hole, reduced for less-than-maximum span applications (feet).
L actual = The actual measured span distance between the inside faces of supports (feet).
SAF = Span Adjustment Factor.
D = The minimum distance from the inside face of any support to center of hole from Table 7 above.
Note: L actual
If is greater than 1, use 1 in the above calculation.
SAF
(6) Manufacturer’s pre-scored 1-1/2-inch knockouts are not considered a hole and can be ignored for purposes of calculating minimum
distances between holes.

When calculating hole locations by this optional method, the following minimum distances between the center of the hole and the inside face of the support apply:
Hole Diameter
in inches 2 3 4 5 6 6-1/4 7 8 8-5/8 9 10 10-3/4 11 12 12-3/4
(mm) (51) (76) (101) (127) (152) (159) (178) (202) (219) (228) (254) (273) (279) (305) (324)
Minimum Distance
in feet 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2
(mm) (150) (150) (300) (300) (300) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (600)

Figure 6

Do Not Cut or Drill

Wood I Beam Support beam Rafter

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Do not cut or notch flanges Do not violate Do not birdsmouth Do not hang Do not bevel
(except birdsmouth cuts in hole chart rules cut bottom flange Power Joist by top cut joist beyond
roof details 7h & 7i) at high end of rafter flang or web inside face of wall
Rim Board Hole Specifications
The maximum allowable hole size for an APA Rim Board shall be 2/3 of the Rim Board depth as shown below.
The length of the Rim Board segment containing a hole shall be at least 8 times the hole size.

Table 7

Rim Board Hole Sizes and Maximum Length

Minimum Length of Rim Board
Maximum Allowable Segment (c) for the Maximum
Rim Board Depth Hole Size (a)(b) Allowable Hole Size
(in.) (in.) (in.)

9-1/2 9-1/2 9-1/2

9-1/2 9-1/2 9-1/2
9-1/2 9-1/2 9-1/2
9-1/2 9-1/2 9-1/2
(a) These hole provisions do not apply to Rim Board installed over openings, such as doors or windows.
(b) The diameter of a round hole or the longer dimension of a rectangular hole.
(c) The length of Rim Board segment per wall line. For multiple holes, the minimum length of Rim Board
shall be 8 times the sum of all hole sizes.

Application Notes
1. Do not cut holes in Rim Board installed over openings, such as doors or windows, where the Rim Board is not
fully supported, except that holes of 1-1/2 inches or less in size are permitted provided they are positioned at the mid-
depth and in the middle 1/3 of the span (see Note 5 for minimum hole spacing).

Figure 6A

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2. Field-cut holes should be vertically centered in the Rim Board and at least one hole diameter or 6 inches,
whichever is less, clear distance away from the end of the wall line. Holes should never be placed such that they interfere
with the attachment of the Rim Board to the ends of the floor joist, or any other code-required nailing.

Source: APA EWS

 3. While round holes are preferred, rectangular holes may be used providing the corners are not over-cut. Slightly
rounding corners or pre-drilled corners with a 1-inch-diameter bit is recommended.
4. When concentrated loads are present on the Rim Board (load not supported by any other vertical-load-carrying
members such as squash blocks), holes should not be placed in the Rim Board within a distance equal to the depth of the
Rim Board from the area of loading.

Figure 6B

Rim Board Near Concentrated Vertical Load

5. For multiple holes, the clear spacing between holes shall be at least two times the diameter of the larger hole,
or twice the length of the longest side of the longest rectangular hole. This minimum hole spacing does not apply to holes
of 1-1/2 inches or less in diameter, which can be placed anywhere in the Rim Board (see Note 1 for holes over opening)
except that the clear distance to the adjacent hole shall be 3 inches minimum.

Figure 6C

Multiple Holes for Rim Board

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6. All holes shall be cut in a workman-like manner in accordance with the limitations listed above.
 Figure 7

Roof Framing and Construction Details

Blocking panels required, 7a 7d 7e

but not shown for clarity

APA rated OSB sheathing or equal

7f 7g
Nail according to
APA recommendations
Temporary construction
bracing

7b 7c

Consult your local design

professional for roof
ventilation requirements.
See Details
7h 7i 7j
7m
7k 7l 7n

7o 7p 7q

ctor
Slope Spans for Roofs depth fa depth factor
L x SF +
r (SF )
L x slope facto

L = horizontal length

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Slope Factor and Depth Factor Table
Slope 21⁄2:12 3:12 31⁄2:12 4:12 41⁄2:12 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 9:12 10:12 11:12 12:12
Slope Factor 1.022 1.031 1.042 1.054 1.068 1.083 1.118 1.158 1.202 1.25 1.302 1.357 1.414

9-1/2" 2" 2-3/8" 2-7/8" 3-1/4" 3-5/8" 4" 4-3/4" 5-5/8" 6-3/8" 7-1/8" 8" 8-3/4" 9-1/2"
Factor
Depth

11-7/8" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4" 4-1/2" 5" 6" 7" 8" 9" 10" 11" 11-7/8"
14" 3" 3-1/2" 4-1/8" 4-3/4" 5-1/4" 5-7/8" 7" 8-1/4" 9-3/8" 10-1/2" 11-3/4" 12-7/8" 14"
16" 3-3/8" 4" 4-3/4" 5-3/8" 6" 6-3/4" 8" 9-3/8" 10-3/4" 11-3/4" 13-3/8" 14-3/4" 16"
 Figure 7 Continued

All nails shown in the details 7a through 7l are assumed to be common nails
unless otherwise noted. 10d box nails may be substituted for 8d common shown
in details. Individual components not shown to scale for clarity. 12:12 Maximum
roof slope.

7a Upper End, Bearing on Wall 7b Peak For roof slopes between

For roof slopes between
Connection
Blocking panel, x-bridging, or 23/32" 1/4:121/4:
and12 and 12:12, provide a
12:12, provide a
8d nails at 6" o.c. – strap tie nailed in accordance
APA Rated Sheathing 48/24 as continuous strap nailed in accordance
minimum 3 – 8d nails per
closure (Validate use of x-bridging with awith
min.a min. 3” nail spacing
3" nail spacing
blocking panel. (When wrapped around
with local building code.) wrapped around
used for lateral shear ridge beam
ridge beam
transfer, match nail type
and sheathing edge Minimum attachment:
For slope 1/4:12, Anthony
nailing (“boundary
one 10d box nail, face nail Power
nailing”) for engineered
at each side of bearing. Beam®
diaphragm
applications.) Use For slope > 1/4:12
minimum 8d nails. design joist attachment
to beveled plate to
transfer lateral thrust.
Bearing stiffener required when end Beveled
reaction exceeds 1550 lb. bearing stiffener Adjustable Slope Hanger
required each side with a minimum unadjusted
Beveled plate for slopes greater than 1/4:12. Code- uplift capacity of 300 lb.
Attach beveled
recognized connectors may be substituted. For slopes greater Note: Additional connection
plate to framing
than 4:12 connectors are required to resist lateral thrust. may be required for wind uplift.
with 1 - 16d
Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift. at 16" o.c.

7c Power Joist to Power Beam® Connection 7d Power Joist Connection with Wood Structural Panel Gussets

Adjustable Slope For roof slopes between 23/32" x 2'-0" wood structural panel (front and back sides) with 12-8d nails
Hanger with a minimum 1/4:12 and 12:12, into each joist with nails clinched. When roof live load exceeds 40 psf,
unadjusted provide a strap nailed horizontal orientation of gusset strong axis is required. Gap 1/8" at top
uplift capacity with a min. 3" nail
of 300 lb. spacing on each side
of roof slope Blocking panel
"
or x-bridging. 24 Attach per Fig. 7a
Attach per Fig. 7a

Beveled Attach beveled

bearing stiffener plate to framing
required each side Power Beam® Support beam or wall
with 1 - 16d
Note: Additional connection may at 16" o.c.
Note: Additional connection
may be required for wind uplift be required for wind uplift.

7e Rafter Connection with 7f Roof Opening

Overlapping I-Joists Top Mounted Hangers Top mounted hanger
per manufacturer's
8-8d nails Bearing stiffeners required recommendations
each side Blocking panel,
attach per Fig. 7a when hanger does
NOT support Power Joist
Filler top flange.
block
Application limited
to 4:12 slope

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Backer block. If top-
Attach each mounted hanger is
Power Joist fully supported by top
Filler block to beveled flange, backer block only Filler blocking
8-8d nails top plate required on hanger side. If face
4 each side per Fig. 7a nailing is required, then second
backer block (filler block if multiple
I-joist) is required. Nail with 10-10d nails
Support beam or wall Attach bevel
for flanges up to 1-3/4" wide. Use 12-10d nails for
plate to beam or
flanges wider than 1-3/4".
wall per Fig. 7d
 Figure 7 Continued

7g Roof Opening, Face-Mounted Hangers 7h Birdsmouth Cut & Bevel Cut Bearing Stiffener
Backer block on both sides of web (or backer
block and filler block, if multiple Power Joists),
nail with 12-10d nails clinch when possible. Permitted on low end of I-joist only 1/8" gap at top

Header may Bearing stiffeners

be Power required each side of
Joist , LVL, Power Joist. Bevel cut One 10d box nail,
glulam, or Filler blocking
bearing stiffener to face nail at each
lumber. match roof slope. side of bearing
(face nail where
flange is 7/8" to
1" thick)
4-8d nails (two each side)
Face-mount clinched when possible.
hanger per hanger
manufacturer’s Birdsmouth cut shall bear
recommendations fully and not overhang the Note: Additional connection may
inside face of plate be required for wind uplift.
Bearing stiffeners required when hanger
does not support Power Joist top flange

7i Birdsmouth Cut with Overhang (Permitted on 7j I-Joist Overhang for Fascia

low end of Power Joist only) Support with Birdsmouth Cut
Blocking panel X-bridging or blocking panel.
1/8" gap at top or x-bridging (Validate Birdsmouth Validate use of X-bridging with
Bearing stiffener use of cut at bearing local building code.
required x-bridging
each side with local
(attach per building code.)
Fig. 7h)
Bearing stiffener
(shown on blocking Web stiffener required
panel side only) each side
Attach joist Attach joist
to top plate Attach blocking to top plate
per Fig. 7h per Fig. 7a per Fig. 7h
2'- 2x block for
0" fascia support
Birdsmouth ma
2' ax

x
-0

cut at bearing
m

"

Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.

Note: Outside corner of blocking panel may be trimmed if it
interferes with roof sheathing. In such cases, position blocking
panel on top plate to minimize trimming and still allow
required nailing into top plate.

7k Blocking Panel at Beveled Plate 7l Power Joist with Bevel-Cut End

Attach
Power Joist to
beveled plate Do not bevel-cut joist
per Fig. 7a beyond inside face of wall
Blocking Panel
attach per Fig. 7a

Overhang Attach per Fig. 7a 21

Attach
Power Joist Note: Blocking or x-bridging
per Fig. 7a required at bearing for lateral
support, not shown for clarity.

x Note: Additional connection

" ma Beveled may be required for wind uplift.
2 '-0 plate

Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.

 Figure 7 Continued
All nails shown in the details 7m through 7q are assumed
to be common nails unless otherwise noted. 10d box nails may
be substituted for 8d common shown in details. Individual
components not shown for clarity.
7n Power Joist Overhang with Beveled Plate
7m Outrigger
Do not notch Power Joist flange. Blocking panels attached
Notch 2x outrigger per Fig. 7a, or x-bridging.
around Power Joist Maximum overhang (Validate use of
flange same as rafter spacing x-bridging with local
(not to exceed 2'-0") building code.)

Attach
per Fig. 7a

Blocking between
outriggers Toe nail blocking to end 2'-0" max
wall for roof sheathing 5/8".
End wall Match nail type and spacing with Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.
roof sheathing edge nailing.
("Boundary nailing" for engineered diaphragm
applications.) Use minimum 8d nails.

Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.

7o Lumber Overhang with Beveled Plate 7p Power Joist Overhang for Fascia
Support with Birdsmouth Cut
(Blocking panel or x-bridging not shown for clarity)
2'- Birdsmouth cut
ma0" at bearing Bearing stiffener
x
required each side
"
-0
8d nails 4' in 2 x 4 overhang Blocking panel,
at 6" o.c. m attached to web of attach per Fig. 7i,
Power Joist with or x-bridging.
1 row of 8d nails at (Validate use of
8" o.c. clinched Attach x-bridging with
per Fig. 7h local building code.)
2x Attach per Fig. 7a
filler 8d nails at 6" o.c. clinched
2' ax
-0
m

"

2x4 min. 2x block for fascia support

0"
beveled bearing 2'- x Note: Additional connection
block cut to fit ma may be required for wind uplift.

Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.

Note: Lumber overhang shall be 2 x 4 Spruce-Pine-Fir #2 or better,
or stronger species.

7q Power Joist Overhang for Fascia

Support with Beveled Plate

Blocking panel,
attach per Fig. 7a,
or x-bridging.
(Validate use
of x-bridging
22 with local
building code.)
2x block
for fascia
Beveled plate,
support
attach per Fig. 7a
(cut to fit)

Attach per
0" Attach per Fig. 7a
Fig. 7p 2'-ax
m

Note: Additional connection may be required for wind uplift.

Allowable Roof Spans—Simple Span
Snow Load LDF = 1.15

Notes:
Table 8
1. Allowable clear
span applicable to
simple-span roof
construction with 2'
Simple Span Live Load = 20 psf Dead Load = 15 psf
overhang. The live Slope of 1/4:12 to 4:12 Slope of 4:12 to 8:12 Slope of 8:12 to 12:12
load deflection is
limited to L/240 Depth Series 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
and total load ADI-40 21'-9" 19'-10" 17'-9" 20'-7" 19'-3" 17'-3" 19'-0" 17'-10" 16'-6"
deflection 9-1/2"
to L/180. ADI-60 23'-4" 21'-11" 20'-3" 21'-11" 20'-7" 19'-0" 20'-2" 19'-0" 17'-7"
2. Spans are based ADI-40 25'-3" 23'-0" 20'-6" 24'-6" 22'-4" 19'-11" 22'-10" 21'-5" 19'-2"
on a duration of 11-7/8" ADI-60 27'-11" 26'-3" 24'-2" 26'-3" 24'-8" 22'-10" 24'-3" 22'-9" 21'-1"
load (DOL) factor ADI-80 31'-1" 29'-3" 27'-0" 29'-3" 27'-5" 25'-5" 27'-0" 25'-4" 23'-6"
of 1.15.
3. Minimum bearing ADI-40 28'-0" 25'-6" 22'-9" 27'-2" 24'-9" 22'-1" 25'-11" 23'-9" 21'-3"
length must be 14" ADI-60 31'-10" 29'-11" 26'-9" 29'-11" 28'-1" 26'-0" 27'-8" 25'-11" 24'-0"
1-3/4" (44.5 mm) ADI-80 35'-5" 33'-3" 30'-9" 33'-3" 31'-3" 28'-11" 30'-8" 28'-10" 26'-9"
for the end bear-
ings and 3-1/2" ADI-40 30'-4" 27'-8" 24'-9" 29'-5" 26'-10" 24'-0" 28'-3" 25'-9" 23'-0"
(89 mm) on end 16" ADI-60 35'-5" 32'-6" 29'-1" 33'-3" 31'-3" 28'-2" 30'-8" 28'-10" 26'-9"
bearing adjacent ADI-80 39'-3" 36'-11" 34'-2" 36'-11" 34'-8" 32'-1" 34'-1" 32'-0" 29'-8"
to cantilever.
4. Bearing stiffeners
are not required
when Power Joists
are used with the
Table 9
spans and spacings
given in this table,
except as required Simple Span Live Load = 25 psf Dead Load = 15 psf
by hanger manu- Slope of 1/4:12 to 4:12 Slope of 4:12 to 8:12 Slope of 8:12 to 12:12
facturers.
Depth Series 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
ADI-40 20'-5" 18'-7" 16'-7" 19'-9" 18'-1" 16'-2" 17'-1" 15'-10" 14'-1"
9-1/2"
ADI-60 22'-3" 20'-11" 19'-4" 21'-0" 19'-8" 18'-3" 18'-2" 17'-0" 15'-9"
ADI-40 23'-7" 21'-6" 19'-3" 23'-0" 20'-11" 18'-9" 20'-1" 18'-4" 16'-4"
11-7/8" ADI-60 26'-9" 25'-1" 22'-7" 25'-2" 23'-8" 21'-10" 21'-9" 20'-5" 18'-11"
ADI-80 29'-9" 27'-11" 25'-10" 28'-0" 26'-4" 24'-4" 24'-3" 22'-9" 21'-1"
ADI-40 26'-2" 23'-10" 21'-4" 25'-6" 23'-3" 20'-9" 22'-3" 20'-4" 18'-2"
14" ADI-60 30'-6" 28'-1" 25'-1" 28'-8" 26'-11" 24'-5" 24'-10" 23'-4" 21'-4"
ADI-80 29'-9" 27'-11" 25'-10" 31'-11" 29'-11" 27'-8" 27'-7" 25'-11" 24'-0"
ADI-40 28'-5" 25'-11" 23'-2" 27'-8" 25'-3" 22'-6" 24'-2" 22'-0" 19'-8"
16” ADI-60 33'-5" 30'-5" 27'-2" 31'-11" 29'-8" 26'-6" 27'-7" 25'-11" 23'-2"
ADI-80 37'-7" 35'-3" 32'-5" 35'-4" 33'-3" 30'-9" 30'-8" 28'-9" 26'-7"

Table 10

Simple Span Live Load = 30 psf Dead Load = 15 psf

Slope of 1/4:12 to 4:12 Slope of 4:12 to 8:12 Slope of 8:12 to 12:12
Depth Series 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
ADI-40 19'-3" 17'-6" 15'-8" 18'-9" 17'-1" 15'-3" 15'-5" 14'-0" 12'-6"
9-1/2"
ADI-60 21'-5" 20'-1" 18'-5" 20'-2" 18'-11" 17'-6" 16'-9" 15'-8" 14'-6"
ADI-40 22'-3" 20'-4" 18'-2" 21'-9" 19'-10" 17'-8" 17'-10" 16'-3" 14'-6"
11-7/8" ADI-60 25'-8" 23'-11" 21'-4" 24'-3" 22'-9" 20'-10" 20'-1" 18'-10" 17'-1"
ADI-80 28'-7" 26'-10" 24'-10" 27'-0" 25'-4" 23'-5" 22'-4" 21'-0" 19'-5" 23

ADI-40 24'-8" 22'-6" 20'-1" 24'-1" 22'-0" 19'-8" 19'-9" 18'-0" 16'-1"
14" ADI-60 29'-0" 26'-6" 23'-8" 27'-7" 25'-10" 23'-1" 22'-11" 21'-2" 18'-11"
ADI-80 32'-6" 30'-6" 28'-2" 30'-8" 28'-10" 26'-8" 25'-5" 23'-10" 22'-1"
ADI-40 26'-9" 24'-5" 21'-10" 26'-2" 23'-10" 21'-4" 21'-5" 19'-7" 17'-5"
16" ADI-60 31'-6" 28'-9" 25'-8" 30'-8" 28'-1" 25'-1" 25'-2" 23'-0" 20'-6"
ADI-80 36'-1" 33'-10" 30'-7" 34'-1" 32'-0" 29'-7" 28'-3" 26'-6" 24'-6"
 Allowable Roof Spans—Simple Span
Snow Load LDF = 1.15

Table 11

Simple Span Live Load = 40 psf Dead Load = 15 psf

Slope of 1/4:12 to 4:12 Slope of 4:12 to 8:12 Slope of 8:12 to 12:12
Depth Series 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
ADI-40 17'-5" 15'-10" 14'-2" 17'-1" 15'-7" 13'-11" 16'-7" 15'-2" 13'-6"
9-1/2"
ADI-60 20'-0" 18'-8" 16'-8" 18'-11" 17'-9" 16'-4" 17'-7" 16'-6" 15'-4"
ADI-40 20'-2" 18'-4" 16'-5" 19'-9" 18'-0" 16'-1" 19'-3" 17'-6" 15'-8"
11-7/8" ADI-60 23'-8" 21'-7" 19'-4" 22'-8" 21'-2" 18'-11" 21'-2" 19'-10" 18'-4"
ADI-80 26'-8" 25'-0" 23'-0" 25'-3" 23'-8" 21'-11" 23'-7" 22'-1" 20'-5"
ADI-40 22'-4" 20'-5" 18'-2" 21'-11" 20'-0" 17'-10" 21'-4" 19'-5" 17'-4"
14" ADI-60 26'-3" 24'-0" 21'-5" 25'-9" 23'-6" 21'-0" 24'-1" 22'-8" 20'-5"
ADI-80 30'-4" 28'-6" 25'-6" 28'-9" 27'-0" 24'-11" 26'-10" 25'-2" 23'-3"
ADI-40 24'-3" 22'-1" 19'-9" 23'-9" 21'-8" 19'-4" 23'-2" 21'-1" 18'-10"
16" ADI-60 28'-6" 26'-0" 23'-3" 27'-11" 25'-6" 22'-9" 26'-10" 24'-10" 22'-2"
ADI-80 33'-8" 31'-0" 27'-7" 31'-11" 29'-11" 27'-2" 29'-9" 27'-11" 25'-10"

Table 12

Simple Span Live Load = 50 psf Dead Load = 15 psf

Slope of 1/4:12 to 4:12 Slope of 4:12 to 8:12 Slope of 8:12 to 12:12
Depth Series 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" ADI-40 16'-0" 14'-7" 13'-0" 15'-9" 14'-4" 12'-10" 15'-5" 14'-0" 12'-6"
ADI-60 18'-9" 17'-2" 15'-4" 17'-11" 16'-9" 15'-1" 16'-9" 15'-8" 14'-6"
ADI-40 18'-6" 16'-11" 15'-1" 18'-3" 16'-7" 14'-10" 17'-10" 16'-3" 14'-6"
11-7/8" ADI-60 21'-10" 19'-11" 17'-9" 21'-5" 19'-7" 17'-6" 20'-1" 18'-10" 17'-1"
ADI-80 25'-1" 23'-6" 21'-2" 23'-11" 22'-5" 20'-9" 22'-4" 21'-0" 19'-5"
ADI-40 20'-7" 18'-9" 16'-9" 20'-3" 18'-5" 16'-6" 19'-9" 18'-0" 16'-1"
14" ADI-60 24'-2" 22'-1" 19'-8" 23'-9" 21'-8" 19'-4" 22'-11" 21'-2" 18'-11"
ADI-80 28'-6" 26'-3" 23'-4" 27'-2" 25'-6" 23'-1" 25'-5" 23'-10" 22'-1"
ADI-40 22'-4" 20'-4" 18'-2" 21'-11" 20'-0" 17'-10" 21'-5" 19'-7" 17'-5"
16" ADI-60 26'-3" 23'-11" 21'-4" 25'-10" 23'-6" 21'-0" 25'-2" 23'-0" 20'-6"
ADI-80 31'-3" 28'-6" 23'-4" 30'-2" 28'-0" 25'-1" 28'-3" 26'-6" 24'-6"

Notes:
1. Allowable clear span applicable to simple-span roof construction
with 2' overhang. The live load deflection is limited to L/240 and
total load deflection to L/180.
2. Spans are based on a duration of load (DOL) factor of 1.15.
3. Minimum bearing length must be 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) for the
end bearings and 3-1/2" (89 mm) on end bearing adjacent
to cantilever.
4. Bearing stiffeners are not required when Power Joists are used
with the spans and spacings given in this table, except as required
by hanger manufacturers.

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Allowable Roof Spans—Multiple Span
Flat Roof 1/4-12

Table 13 Table 14

Multiple Span Live Load = 20 psf Dead Load = 15 psf Multiple Span Live Load = 25 psf Dead Load = 15 psf
Depth Designation 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc Depth Designation 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
ADI-40 22'-1" 20'-2" 18'-0" ADI-40 20'-8" 18'-10" 16'-10"
9-1/2" 9-1/2"
ADI-60 25'-11" 23'-8" 21'-2" ADI-60 24'-3" 22'-1" 19'-9"
ADI-40 25'-6" 23'-4" 20'-10" ADI-40 23'-10" 21'-9" 19'-5"
11-7/8" ADI-60 30'-0" 27'-5" 24'-6" 11-7/8" ADI-60 28'-1" 25'-7" 22'-11"
ADI-80 34'-11" 32'-7" 29'-2" ADI-80 33'-4" 30'-6" 27'-3"
ADI-40 28'-4" 25'-10" 23'-1" ADI-40 26'-6" 24'-2" 21'-7"
14" ADI-60 33'-3" 30'-4" 27'-2" 14" ADI-60 31'-1" 28'-5" 25'-4"
ADI-80 39'-7" 36'-2" 32'-4" ADI-80 37'-1" 33'-10" 30'-3"
ADI-40 30'-9" 28'-0" 25'-0" ADI-40 28'-9" 26'-2" 23'-5"
16" ADI-60 36'-1" 32'-11" 29'-5" 16" ADI-60 33'-9" 30'-9" 27'-6"
ADI-80 43'-0" 39'-3" 35'-1" ADI-80 40'-2" 36'-8" 32'-9"

Table 15 Table 16

Multiple Span Live Load = 30 psf Dead Load = 15 psf Multiple Span Live Load = 40 psf Dead Load = 15 psf
Depth Designation 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc Depth Designation 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
ADI-40 19'-5" 17'-9" 15'-10" ADI-40 17'-7" 16'-0" 14'-4"
9-1/2" 9-1/2"
ADI-60 22'-10" 20'-10" 18'-7" ADI-60 20'-8" 18'-10" 16'-10"
ADI-40 22'-6" 20'-6" 18'-4" ADI-40 20'-4" 18'-6" 16'-7"
11-7/8" ADI-60 26'-5" 24'-2" 21'-7" 11-7/8" ADI-60 23'-11" 21'-10" 19'-6"
ADI-80 31'-6" 28'-9" 25'-8" ADI-80 28'-6" 26'-0" 22'-10"
ADI-40 24'-11" 22'-9" 20'-4" ADI-40 22'-7" 20'-7" 18'-4"
14" ADI-60 29'-4" 26'-9" 23'-11" 14" ADI-60 26'-6" 24'-2" 20'-8"
ADI-80 34'-11" 31'-10" 28'-6" ADI-80 31'-7" 28'-10" 25'-0"
ADI-40 27'-1" 24'-8" 22'-1" ADI-40 24'-5" 22'-4" 19'-11"
16" ADI-60 31'-10" 29'-0" 25'-4" 16" ADI-60 28'-9" 25'-11" 20'-8"
ADI-80 37'-11" 34'-7" 30'-8" ADI-80 34'-3" 31'-3" 25'-0"

Notes:
1. Allowable clear span applicable to multiple-span roof construction
with a 2' overhang. The end spans must be 40% or more of the
adjacent span. The live load deflection is limited to span/240 and
total load deflection to span/180.
2. Spans are based on a duration of load (DOL) factor of 1.15.
3. Minimum bearing length must be 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) for the end
bearings, and 3-1/2" (89 mm) for the intermediate bearing.
4. Bearing stiffeners are not required when ADI Power Joists are used
with the spans and spacings given in this table, except as required
by hanger manufacturers.

25
 Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities

Table 17

ADI Power Joist — ADI 40

Allowable uniform loads (PLF) Roof
9-1/2" 11-7/8" 14" 16"
CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD
JOIST LOAD NON- LOAD NON- LOAD NON- LOAD NON-
SPAN Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW
(ft.) L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125%
6 323 351 374 407 374 407 374 407
7 278 302 322 336 322 336 322 336
8 244 265 282 295 282 295 282 295
9 217 236 251 262 251 262 251 262
10 196 213 227 237 227 237 227 237
11 178 194 206 215 206 215 206 215
12 153 166 189 198 189 198 189 198
13 130 142 174 183 175 183 175 183
14 113 122 150 163 163 170 163 170
15 98 107 131 143 152 158 152 158
16 86 94 115 125 142 149 142 149
17 77 83 102 111 134 140 134 140
18 68 74 91 99 120 130 127 132
19 61 61 67 82 89 108 117 118 125
20 52 56 60 74 81 97 106 107 116
21 45 50 55 67 73 88 96 97 105
22 39 46 50 61 67 81 88 88 96
23 34 42 46 56 61 74 80 81 88
24 30 39 41 52 56 68 74 74 81
25 27 36 36 46 48 52 62 68 69 75
26 32 32 41 44 48 58 63 63 69
27 29 29 37 41 44 53 54 58 59 64
28 26 26 33 38 41 48 50 54 55 60
29 30 35 39 43 47 51 51 56
30 27 33 36 39 43 47 48 52
31 31 32 35 41 44 45 49
32 29 29 32 38 42 42 46
33 27 27 29 36 39 39 43
34 27 34 36 37 37 40

Notes:
1. Roof joists must be sloped a minimum of 1/4" in 12".
2. Live Load column limits deflection to L/240, Total Load column limits deflection to L/180.
Cathedral ceilings or sheet rocked rafters may require stiffer performance or additional design.
3. Values represent the most restrictive of simple span or multiple span conditions.
4. Values are for Power Joists spaced at a maximum of 24" on center.
5. Table assumes a minimum end bearing length of 1-3/4" and a minimum interior
bearing length of 3-1/2"
6. Web stiffeners are not required except when the joist hangers do not provide lateral
support for the top flange of the Power Joists. Web stiffeners are required at birdsmouth
cuts and when required by hanger manufacturers for proper connections.

26 Joist Sizing:
1. Select desired joist depth (column).
2. Select desired span (row).
3. Check BOTH Live Load and Total Load columns.
4. If Live Load column is blank, Total Load capacity governs.
Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities

Table 18

ADI Power Joist — ADI 60

Allowable uniform loads (PLF) Roof
9-1/2" 11-7/8" 14" 16"
CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD
JOIST LOAD NON- LOAD NON- LOAD NON- LOAD NON-
SPAN Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW
(ft.) L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125%
6 323 351 374 407 374 407 374 407
7 278 302 322 336 322 336 322 336
8 244 265 282 295 282 295 282 295
9 217 236 251 262 251 262 251 262
10 196 213 227 237 227 237 227 237
11 178 194 206 215 206 215 206 215
12 164 178 189 198 189 198 189 198
13 151 164 175 183 175 183 175 183
14 140 153 163 170 163 170 163 170
15 131 143 152 158 152 158 152 158
16 119 129 142 149 142 149 142 149
17 101 106 115 134 140 134 140 134 140
18 85 94 102 126 132 127 132 127 132
19 73 85 92 113 123 120 125 120 125
20 62 77 83 102 111 114 119 114 119
21 54 69 72 92 93 101 109 113 109 113
22 47 63 63 81 85 92 104 108 104 108
23 41 55 55 71 77 84 95 103 99 104
24 36 48 48 62 71 77 87 95 95 99
25 32 43 43 55 66 71 81 88 91 95
26 29 38 38 49 61 65 72 74 81 87 92
27 26 34 34 44 56 58 65 69 75 81 88
28 31 31 39 52 52 58 64 70 75 82
29 28 28 35 47 47 52 60 65 70 77
30 32 43 43 47 56 61 65 66 72
31 29 39 39 43 52 57 59 62 67
32 26 35 35 39 49 52 53 58 63
33 32 32 36 46 47 49 54 59
34 29 29 32 43 43 44 51 56

Notes:
1. Roof joists must be sloped a minimum of 1/4" in 12".
2. Live Load column limits deflection to L/240, Total Load column limits deflection to L/180.
Cathedral ceilings or sheet rocked rafters may require stiffer performance or additional design.
3. Values represent the most restrictive of simple span or multiple span conditions.
4. Values are for Power Joists spaced at a maximum of 24" on center.
5. Table assumes a minimum end bearing length of 1-3/4" and a minimum interior
bearing length of 3-1/2"
6. Web stiffeners are not required except when the joist hangers do not provide lateral
support for the top flange of the Power Joists. Web stiffeners are required at birdsmouth
cuts and when required by hanger manufacturers for proper connections.

Joist Sizing:
27
1. Select desired joist depth (column).
2. Select desired span (row).
3. Check BOTH Live Load and Total Load columns.
4. If Live Load column is blank, Total Load capacity governs.
 Allowable Roof Uniform Load Capacities

Table 19

ADI Power Joist — ADI 80

Allowable uniform loads (PLF) Roof
11-7/8" 14" 16"
CLEAR LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD LIVE TOTAL LOAD
JOIST LOAD NON- LOAD NON- LOAD NON-
SPAN Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW Defl. SNOW SNOW
(ft.) L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125% L/240 115% 125%
6 413 449 452 491 452 491
7 355 358 389 358 389 358
8 312 314 341 314 341 314
9 278 280 304 280 304 280
10 250 252 274 252 274 252
11 228 230 249 230 249 230
12 209 211 229 211 229 211
13 193 195 211 195 211 195
14 180 181 196 181 196 181
15 168 169 183 169 183 169
16 157 159 172 159 172 159
17 148 149 162 149 162 149
18 140 141 153 141 153 141
19 133 134 145 134 145 134
20 126 127 138 127 138 127
21 120 121 131 121 131 121
22 111 115 116 125 116 125 116
23 97 109 111 120 111 120 111
24 86 101 106 115 106 115 106
25 76 93 101 110 102 110 102
26 68 86 90 99 105 98 106 98
27 60 80 81 89 98 94 102 94
28 54 72 72 79 91 91 99 91
29 49 65 65 72 85 88 95 88
30 44 59 59 65 79 85 88 92 85
31 40 53 53 59 74 78 80 87 82
32 36 49 49 53 70 71 73 82 80
33 33 44 44 49 65 65 66 77 77
34 30 41 41 45 59 59 61 73 75

Notes:
1. Roof joists must be sloped a minimum of 1/4" in 12".
2. Live Load column limits deflection to L/240, Total Load column limits deflection to L/180.
Cathedral ceilings or sheet rocked rafters may require stiffer performance or additional design.
3. Values represent the most restrictive of simple span or multiple span conditions.
4. Values are for Power Joists spaced at a maximum of 24" on center.
5. Table assumes a minimum end bearing length of 1-3/4" and a minimum interior
bearing length of 3-1/2"
6. Web stiffeners are not required except when the joist hangers do not provide lateral
support for the top flange of the Power Joists. Web stiffeners are required at birdsmouth
cuts and when required by hanger manufacturers for proper connections.

28 Joist Sizing:
1. Select desired joist depth (column).
2. Select desired span (row).
3. Check BOTH Live Load and Total Load columns.
4. If Live Load column is blank, Total Load capacity governs.
Multiple Power Joist™ Construction

Table 20
Filler block per
Table 2220
Filler Block Requirements for
Double Power Joist Construction
"
12 Flange Width Net Depth Joist Designation Filler Block Size
9-1/2" ADI-40, ADI-60 2-1/8" x 6"
Offset nails 2-1/2" 11-7/8" ADI-40, ADI-60 2-1/8" x 8"
from opposite 14" ADI-60 2-1/8" x 10"
face by 6" 16" ADI-60 2-1/8" x 12"
11-7/8" ADI-80 3" x 8"
3-1/2" 14" ADI-80 3" x 10"
1/8" gap between top flange and filler block 16" ADI-80 3" x 12"
Notes:
1. Support back of I-joist web during nailing to prevent damage to web/flange connection.
2. Leave a 1/8" gap between top of filler block and bottom of top I-joist flange.
3. Filler block is required between joists for full length of span.
4. Nail joists together with two rows of 10d nails at 12" o.c. (clinched when possible) on each side of the
double I-joist. Total of 4 nails per foot required. If nails can be clinched, only 2 nails per foot are required.

Power Joist™ Web Stiffeners

A web stiffener is a plywood, OSB or wood block that axis as designed. (In this application, the web stiffener acts
is used to reinforce the web of a Power Joist, increase very much like a backer block.)
bearing area, and add support for hangers or other There are two types of web stiffeners designed to transfer
connectors where: load into and out of a Power Joist, bearing stiffeners and
n The webs of the Power Joists are in jeopardy of buckling load stiffeners. They are differentiated by the location of
out of plane. This usually occurs in deeper Power Joists. the load transfer and the location of the gap between the
n The webs of the Power Joist are in jeopardy of “knifing” slightly undersized stiffener and the top or bottom flange.
through the Power Joist flanges. This can occur at any A load stiffener is required at locations where a concen-
Power Joist depth when the concentrated loads entering trated load exceeds 1500 lb. and is applied to the top flange
the joist, or the reaction loads exiting the joist exceed a between supports, or in the case of a cantilever, anywhere
specific level. between the end of the cantilever and the support. The
n The Power Joist is supported in a hanger and the sides of stiffener is applied tight to the bottom of the top flange,
the hanger do not extend up to the top flange. With the gap at the bottom.
top flange unsupported by the hanger sides, the joist may When used at mid-span or end joist bearing locations,
deflect laterally, putting a twist in the flange of the joist. bearing stiffeners are applied tight to the top of the bottom
The web stiffener supports the Power Joist along a vertical flange, gap at the top.

Web Stiffener Size Requirements CONCENTRATED LOAD END BEARING

Flange width (Load stiffener) (Bearing stiffener)
of 2-1/2" Tight Joint Gap
and 3-1/2" No Gap
ADI Web Stiffener Size
Flange Width Each Side of Web Approx. 1/8"-1/4"
2" Gap
1" x 2-5/16"
2-1/2"
minimum width (4) 8d nails,
10d required 29
1-1/2" x 2-5/16"
3-1/2" for Power Joists
minimum width Approx. with 3-1/2"
2" flange width
(ADI-80s)
Notes: No Gap
1. Web stiffeners shall be installed at bearing points. Gap Tight Joint
2. Web stiffeners shall be installed at points of concentrated loads greater than 1550 pounds and No Gap
are to be applied to the top flange between supports, or in the case of a cantilever, anywhere
between the end of the centilever and the support.
3. Web stiffeners are to be installed on each side of the web as shown above.
4. Web stiffener material shall be sheathing complying with the requirements of PS-1 or PS-2 with
the face grain parallel to the long axis.
 Power Joist™ Design Properties

Table 21 Power Joist Design Properties (1)

Moment
Deflection Shear
Factor Moment Shear Intermediate End Deflection
Joist EI (2) Capacity Capacity Reaction2 Reaction3 Factor
Depth Joist Designation 106 lbf–in2 M (lbf x ft) V (lbf) IR (lbf) ER (lbf) Kx 106 (lbf)
ADI-40 193 2,355 1,120 2,160 1,080 4.94
9-1/2"
ADI-60 231 3,245 1,120 2,160 1,080 4.94
ADI-40 330 3,145 1,420 2,500 1,200 6.18
11-7/8" ADI-60 396 4,335 1,420 2,500 1,200 6.18
ADI-80 547 6,130 1,420 2,760 1,280 6.18
ADI-40 482 3,860 1,710 2,500 1,200 7.28
14" ADI-60 584 5,320 1,710 2,500 1,200 7.28
ADI-80 802 7,525 1,710 3,020 1,280 7.28
ADI-40 657 4,535 1,970 2,500 1,200 8.32
16" ADI-60 799 6,250 1,970 2,500 1,200 8.32
ADI-80 1,092 8,845 1,970 3,020 1,280 8.32

SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm; 1 lbf = 4.45 kN, 1 lbf.ft. = 1.356 N-m, 1 lbf.in2 = 0.00287 N-m2,
.
(1)Values are design values for normal duration of loads. All values, except for El and K, are permitted
to be adjusted for other load durations as permitted by the applicable code for solid sawn lumber.
(2)Intermediate Reaction (IR) with a minimum bearing length of 3-1/2 inches without bearing
stiffeners.
(3)End reaction (ER) for simple spans with a minimum bearing length of 1-3/4 inches without web
stiffeners. For a bearing length of 4 inches the end reaction may be set equal to the tabulated shear
value. Interpolation of the end reaction between 1-3/4 inches and 4 inch bearing is permitted. For
end reaction values over 1550 lbf, web stiffeners are required.
(4)For calculating uniform load and center-point load deflection of the Power Joist in a simple span
application:

4 2
5wl
______ wl
For Uniform Load: ∆= + ____ [1]
384EI K
3
For Center-Point Load: Pl
______ 2Pl
____
∆= + [2]
48EI K

Where: ⌬ = calculated deflection (in)

w = uniform load (lbf/in)
l = design span (in)
P = concentrated load (lbf)
EI = bending stiffness of the I-joist (lbf-in2)
K = coefficient of shear deflection (lbf)

30
Certified Rim Board
A rim board is the wood component that fills the
space between the sill plate and bottom surface of the
sheathing, or in second floor construction, between the
top plate and bottom surface of the floor sheathing
under the second floor wall.
Rim Board
These rim boards have less shrinkage than lumber and
match the depth of wood I-joists and other engineered One 8d nail into
each I-Joist flange I-Joist
wood framing products. They are available in lengths
up to 24'.

As glued engineered wood products, rim boards have

greater dimensional stability, higher strength, increased Sheathing
structural reliability, more consistent quality and lower
Rim Board
tendency to check or split than sawn lumber.

2x ledger

Table 22
1/2"-diameter lag
screws with a nominal
Standard Sizes length of 4" or more
Rim Board is available in the following dimension:
Standard Sizes 2-4 galvanized or
stainless steel washers
Thickness (inches) 1-1/8 , 1- 1/4 for spacers
Depth (inches) 9-1/2, 11-7/8, 14, 16
Extend flashing below
Length (feet) 12, 16 , 24 2x ledger and over siding

Note: This schematic drawing is a construction detail

recommended for attachment of a ledger in order to avoid
potential decay problems on either the ledger or other
building components. After placing flashing, temporarily
hang 2x ledger. Drill clearance and lead holes, remove 2x
ledger, caulk holes with high quality caulking, immediately
reapply 2x ledger and install the lag screws.

Table 23

Capacities
Certified Rated Rim Boards have the following design capacities (1):
Grade H (3) V (4) Z (5) P (6)
(lbf/ft.) (lbf/ft.) (lbf) (lbf)
t min (2) Depth (d) Limitation (in.)
(in.) d<16 d<16 d<16 d<16
Rim Board 1-1/8 180 4,400 350 3,500
Rim Board Plus 1-1/8 200 5,700 350 3,500

(1) These design values are applicable only to rim board applications in compliance with the
connection requirements given in this document and should not be used in the design of a 31
bending member, such as a joist, header, rafter, or ledger. The design values are applicable to
the normal load duration (10 years) for wood products, except for the horizontal load transfer
capacity, which is based on the short-term load duration (10 minutes). All values may be
adjusted for other load durations in accordance with the applicable code.
(2) Minimum thickness for design capacities listed.
(3) The horizontal (shear) load transfer capacity.
(4) The bearing (vertical) load capacity.
(5) The lateral resistance of a 1/2"-diameter lag screw.
(6) The concentrated load capacity, which must be satisfied simultaneously with the bearing
load capacity (V).
 Power Joist™ Framing Connectors

Table 24
Simpson Strong-Tie Hangers for ADI 40, 60 & 80 Series
Power Joist Simpson Strong-Tie Hangers
Load Load Load Load

Top Uplift Download Uplift Download Face Uplift

Download Skewed Uplift Download
Width Depth Mount (133) DF/SP SPF Snap-In (133) DF/SP SPF Mount (133) DF/SP SPF 45 (133) DF/SP SPF
2-1/2 9-1/2 ITT39.5 245 1615 1200 IUS2.56/9.5 75 895 775 IUT310 245 890 770 SUR/L310 720 1860 1610
11-7/8 ITT311.88 245 1615 1200 IUS2.56/11.88 75 895 775 IUT312 245 1110 960 SUR/L310 720 1860 1610
14 ITT314 245 1615 1200 IUS2.56/14 75 1345 1160 IUT314 245 1555 1345 SUR/L314 960 2395 1795
16 ITT316 245 1615 1200 IUS2.56/16 75 1570 1350 IUT316 245 1775 1535 SUR/L314 960 2395 1795
3-1/2 9-1/2 ITT49.5 245 1615 1200 No IUS for this depth IUT410 245 890 770 SUR/L410 720 1860 1610
11-7/8 ITT411.88 245 1615 1200 IUS3.56/11.88 75 1120 970 IUT412 245 1110 960 SUR/L410 720 1860 1610
14 ITT414 245 1615 1200 IUS3.56/14 75 1345 1150 IUT414 245 1555 1345 SUR/L414 960 2395 1795
16 ITT416 245 1615 1200 IUS3.56/16 75 1570 1350 IUT416 245 1775 1535 SUR/L414 960 2395 1795

Notes:
1. Shaded hangers require web stiffeners. Web stiffeners may be
required for non-shaded hangers by Anthony-Domtar.
2. This table is for quick specification for Power Joist hangers. Refer
to hanger manufacturer for additional design information.

2"
2"

Top mount Snap in Face mount Skewed

Table 25
USP Hangers for ADI 40, 60 & 80 Series
Power Joist USP Lumber Connectors
Load Load Load
Top Uplift Download Face Uplift Download Skewed Uplift Download
Width Depth Mount (133) DF/SP SPF Mount (133) DF/SP SPF 45 (133) DF/SP SPF
2-1/2 9-1/2 THO25950 245 1625 1625 THF25925 175 1345 1345 SKH2520L/SKH2520R 1305 1580 1360
11-7/8 THO25118 245 1835 1835 THF25112 175 1570 1570 SKH2520L/SKH2520R 1305 1580 1360
14 THO25140 245 2375 2375 THF25140 175 2025 2025 SKH2524L/SKH2524R 1305 1810 1550
16 THO25160 245 2375 2375 THF25160 175 2475 2475 SKH2524L/SKH2524R 1305 1810 1550
3-1/2 11-7/8 THO35118 245 2050 2050 THF35112 245 1795 1795 SKH410L/SKH410R 1345 2175 1855
14 THO35140 245 2715 2715 THF35140 245 2250 2250 SKH414L/SKH414R 1345 2990 2550
16 THO35160 245 2715 2715 THF35157 245 2475 2475 SKH414L/SKH414R 1345 2990 2550

Notes:
1. Shaded hangers require web stiffeners. Web stiffeners may be
required for non-shaded hangers by Anthony-Domtar.
32 2. This table is for quick specification for Power Joist hangers. Refer
to hanger manufacturer for additional design information.

Top mount Face mount Skewed

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