floor joists

Bette · Post by **Bette** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 8:49 pm

I have been reading Randy E. book.He suggests a 2X8 floor joist. I havent seen any comments here that reflect this. Most MH that we have seen have 2X6. What is the opinion here? Thanks.

Bill Fry · Post by **Bill Fry** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 9:21 pm

2*6 on 24 inch centers is the bare minimum.2*8 or >better

Annaz · Post by **Annaz** » Mon Aug 02, 2004 10:10 pm

We ordered 2x8 floors in our Marlette, up from the 2x6 from a previous home and it made a ton of difference in our opinion. MUCH quieter and stronger. And the dealer said it was overkill. Bologney! We won't go w/less.

Eugene · Post by **Eugene** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 10:43 am

the reason is that most manufacturers only offer 2 x 6 floors is that the HUD code allows more floor deflection than typical model building codes.
Thye HUD code allows L/240, other building codes are\somewhere around L/380

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