Material Breakdown for Wood Floor
3
ea.
Treated Boards
2x4 - 8'
4
ea.
4x4 Treated Runners
8'
3
ea.
Treated Boards
2x6 - 12'
8
ea.
4x4 Treated Runners
10'
26 ea.
Treated Boards
2x6 - 16'
10
lb.
Screw Floor Nails
8d
13 ea.
Plywood Sheathing
3/4"-4x8
10
lb.
Galv Deck Nails
16d
10. Cut leftover 2x6 boards to length
and install between the floor joist
over the center 4x4 runners.
Stagger the 2x6 blocks to make it
easier to nail the block between
the joist.
4x4
11. It is important that the floor be level and square. Measure the
floor diagonally (corner to corner). Then measure the opposite
corners; these measurements will be the same (31' 3-5/8")
when the floor is square. Toenail frame to the 4x4 runners.
Stagger Solid Blocking
over Center Runners
Constructing Details for Floor System continued
12. Cut 4x8 flooring, where necessary, and install the flooring with 8d galvanized
nails spaced 8" apart.
4 x 8
4x8
4x8
4x8
4x4
2x8
2x4