Cmu has its place especially in stair and elevator cores but for separation in a wood framed townhome its typically overkill.
Floor framing at separation wall.
Floor joists are typically 2 by 8s 2 by 10s or 2 by 12s.
Some newer homes have manufactured i beam shaped joists.
A floor s framework is made up mostly of wooden joists that run parallel to one another at regular intervals.
Draw up a basic floor framing plan.
Fire resistance rated wood frame wall and floor ceiling assemblies building code requirements for occupancies such as stores apartments offices and other commercial and industrial uses building codes commonly require floor ceiling and wall assem blies to be fire resistance rated in accordance with standard fire tests.
Ceiling joists are usually 2 by 6s or sometimes 2 by 4s if it is an older home.
The following detailing should be applied at the junction of a twin light steel frame separating wall with a light steel joist with board separating floor.
The wall boards are not in direct contact with the floor decking board or the flooring board.
Building a simple partition wall a stud wall that divides an interior space without bearing any load is a perfect introduction to the basics of home construction.
The gap between the wall boards and the decking board is filled with acoustic sealant.
Before you begin cutting or measuring grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor.
Extremely long spans staircases or interior walls typically require additional support which can complicate your framing.
Your sketch should depict the floor s basic shape and layout complete with any additional features like alcoves nooks and staircases.