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From: anholm@fluke.UUCP (John Anholm)
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Subject: Re: House Construction/Remodelling Tips (repost with more explanations)
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Date: Tue, 14-May-85 15:46:28 EDT
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Jim's list is a good guide for things to pay attention to.  There is one
recommendation he makes however that I do not agree with.

DO NOT PUT YOUR FLOOR JOICE ON 12 INCH CENTERS.

Make them heavier, use douglas fir instead of hemlock, use thicker plywood, or
whatever but 12 inch center joice are a mistake.  I know because I did it in
my home which I am just about to complete.  The plumber, the furnace duct
installers, and the electrician will all curse those 12 inch joice, and charge
you more if they realize what they are getting into.  Right angle drills with
standard bits will not fit up between the joice.  Think of the plumber trying
to run a pipe at right angles to the joice thru them.  You may end up buying 2
small furnace ducts for nearly twice the price as one larger duct that would
fit inside 16 inch centers.

We have nice solid floors but we paid through the nose many times since when
we wouldn't have needed too.