SPECIFIER GUIDE

The information in this document Includes AJS®

pertains to use in the UNITED
STATES ONLY, Allowable Stress
Design. Refer to the ALLJOIST®
140 / 150 / 20 / 190 / 25
Specifier Guide Canada for use in
Canada, Limit States Design. and Versa-Lam® Beams
2x3 Flanges AJS® 140 / 150 / 20 / 190
2x4 Flanges AJS® 25

Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1 Design Guide information included - Eastern US.

US Version
product manufactured in
St. Jacques, New Brunswick Canada

ASG US 9/30/2014 r 04/10/2020

 2 The SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM®

The SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM®

Makes Designing Homes Easier
Architects, engineers and designers trust
Boise Cascade’s engineered wood products
to provide a better system for
framing floors, roofs and walls.

It's the SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM®, than conventional framing methods when the  Ceilings Framed with AJS® Joists
featuring beams, joists and rim boards that resulting reduced labor and materials waste The consistent size of AJS® Joists helps
work together as a system, so you spend less are con­sidered. There's less sorting and cost keep gypsum board flat and free of
time cutting and fitting. In fact, the SIMPLE associ­ated with disposing of waste because unsightly nail pops and ugly shadows,
FRAMING SYSTEM® uses fewer pieces and you order only what you need. Although our while keeping finish work to a minimum.
longer lengths than conventional framing, so longer lengths help your clients get the job
 Versa-Lam® LVL Beams for Floor and
you'll complete jobs in less time. done faster, they cost no more.
Roof Framing
You'll Build Better Homes Environmentally Sound These highly-stable beams are free of the
with the As an added bonus, floor and roof systems large-scale defects that plague dimension
SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® built with AJS® Joists require about half the beams. The result is quieter, flatter floors
Now it's easier than ever to design and build number of trees as those built with dimension (no camber) and no shrinkage-related
better floor systems. When you specify the lumber. This helps you design a home both call-backs.
SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM®, your clients will you and future generations will be proud to  Boise Cascade® Rimboard
have fewer problems with squeaky floors and own. Boise Cascade Engineered Wood
ceiling gypsum board cracks. The SIMPLE What Makes the SIMPLE Products offer several engineered
FRAMING SYSTEM® also means overall FRAMING SYSTEM® So Simple? rimboard products regionally, including
better floor and roof framing than dimension Boise Cascade® Rimboard OSB, Boise
 Floor and Roof Framing with AJS® Joists
lumber allows. Cascade® Rimboard and Versa-Rim®
Light in weight, but heavy-duty, AJS® (check supplier or Boise Cascade EWP
Better Framing represen­tative for availability). These ­
Joists have a better strength / weight
Doesn't Have to Cost More products work with AJS® Joists to provide
ratio than dimension lumber. Knockouts
Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products' can be removed for cross-ventila­tion a solid connection at the critical floor/
SIMPLE FRAMING SYSTEM® often costs less and wiring. wall intersection.

ALLJOIST® Product Profiles, Architectural Specifications . . . . . . 3 Connection Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

About Floor Performance, AJS® Residential Floor Span Tables, BOISE CASCADE® Rimboard Products /Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
One Hour Floor/Ceiling Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Versa-Lam® Products, Specifications, Allowable Holes . . . . . . . . . 28
Table of Contents

Safety Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Versa-Lam® Beam Details, Multiple Member Connectors. . . . . . . . 29

AJS® Floor Framing Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 Versa-Lam® Floor Load Tables (100% Load Duration). . . . . . . . . . 30
AJS® Joist Hole Location and Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Versa-Lam® Snow Roof Load Tables (115% Load Duration). . . . . . 31
AJS® Cantilever Tables/Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10
Versa-Lam® Non-Snow Roof Load Tables (125% Load Duration). . 32
Web Stiffener Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Large Rectangular Holes in AJS® Joists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Versa-Lam® Allowable Nailing and Design Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AJS® Floor Load Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13 Versa-Lam® Columns, Versa-Stud®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
AJS® Roof Framing Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AJS® Roof Span Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 20 Framing Connectors - Simpson Strong-Tie®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 37
AJS® Roof Load Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 25 Framing Connectors - USP Structural Connectors® . . . . . . . 38 - 39
AJS® Design Properties,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lifetime Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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ALLJOIST® Product Architectural Specifications

EVALUATION SUBJECT: AJS® Series pine-fir (SPF) and are used interchangeably with any of the 5.1 AJS® joists must be installed in accordance with
Prefabricated Wood I-Joists sawn lumber flanges of the same dimensions. The sawn this report and the manufacturer’s installation
1.0 Evaluation Scope: lumber flange material, grade, width and depth are noted in instructions.
ESR‑1144, Table 1. 5.2 Drawings and design details verifying compliance
Compliance with the following codes: 3.2.2 Web: Web material for the I-Joists is ⅜-inch-
• International Building Code® (IBC®) with this report must be submitted to the code
thick (10mm) or 7/16 -inch-thick (11mm) OSB conforming official when requested. The drawings and
• International Residential Code® (IRC®) to Exposure 1 requirements of DOC PS-2, with further calculations must be prepared by a registered design
Properties Evaluated: Structural. requirements set forth in the approved quality control professional where required by the statutes of the
manuals and manufacturing standards. jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.
2.0 Uses: The AJS® Joists are prefabricated wood 3.2.3 Adhesive: Adhesives used in the fabrication of
I-joists used as floor joists, roof rafters and blocking 5.3 Flanges of the I-joist may not be cut or notched,
the I-joists are exterior-type, heat durable adhesives unless an engineered design prepared by a registered
panels, to support code-required loads. Prefabricated complying with ASTM D 2559 and ASTM D 5055, and
wood I-joists described in this report comply with Section design professional is submitted to the code official for
are specified in the quality control manuals and the approval.
2303.1.2 of the IBC® and Section R502.1.4 of the IRC®, for manufacturing standards.
allowable stress design. 5.4 The AJS® joists are manufactured by Boise Cascade
3.0 Description: 4.0 Design and Installation: Design of the Wood Products, L.L.C. at their plant in St. Jacques,
prefabricated wood I-joists described in this report shall New Brunswick, Canada under an approved quality
3.1 General: The AJS® Series prefabricated wood I-joists be in accordance with the applicable code. Additionally, control program with inspections by APA – The
have solid-sawn lumber or composite lumber flanges the design and installation of the prefabricated wood Engineered Wood Association (AA-649).
and oriented strand board (OSB) webs. The top and I-joists shall comply with Sections 4.1 through 4.12 6.0 Evidence Submitted:
bottom flanges are parallel, creating constant-depth listed in ESR‑1144 which include 4.1 Allowable Structural Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
joists. The web-to-web joints of the I-joists are Capacity, 4.2 Fasteners, 4.3 Web Stiffeners, 4.4 Lateral for Prefabricated Wood I-joists (AC14).
square butt joints and conform to the specifications Support, 4.5 Holes in I-Joist Web, 4.6 Duration of Load, 7.0 Identification:
in the approved quality control manuals. The 4.7 In-Service Moisture Conditions, 4.8 Repetetive- AJS® I-joists are identified by a stamp indicating the joist
web-to-flange connection is a proprietary grooved Member Use, 4.9 Member Spans, 4.10 Deflection, model; company name (Boise Cascade Wood Products,
connection, also conforming to the approved quality 4.11 Blocking Panels, & 4.12 Cantilevered Joists, and the L.L.C.); manufacturing location; evaluation report number
control manuals. The I-joists are available in various manufacturer's installation instructions. (ESR-1144); and the name and logo of the inspection
lengths and depths. See ICC-ES® / APA® ESR-1144 agency (APA).
Table 1 for full description of the AJS® I-Joists. 5.0 Conditions of Use: The AJS® Series I-joists
described in this report comply with, or are suitable AJS® Joists in Commercial Projects: The 18" and
3.2 Material Specifications: alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed deeper depth AJS® joists are intended for commercial
3.2.1 Flanges: The flanges of the I-joists are sawn lumber under ESR-1144, Section 1.0 Evaluation Scope of these projects with heavier design loads and longer spans. All
or composite lumber conforming to the specifications in the specifications, subject to the following conditions: commercial projects utilizing AJS® joists shall have an
approved quality control manuals. The composite lumber engineer or architect of record.
flanges are 1½ inch by 2½ inch (38 by 64 mm) spruce-

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 4 ALLJOIST® Residential Floor Span Tables
About Floor Performance
Homeowner’s expectations and opinions vary greatly due to the the joist depth, limit joist deflections, glue and screw a thicker,
subjective nature of rating a new floor. Communication with the tongue-and-groove subfloor, install the joists vertically plumb with
ultimate end user to determine their expectation is critical. Vibration level-bearing supports, and install a direct-attached ceiling to the
is usually the cause of most complaints. Installing lateral bridging may bottom flanges of the joists.
help; however, squeaks may occur if not installed properly. Spacing
the joists closer together does little to affect the perception of the The floor span tables listed below offer three very different
floor's performance. The most common methods used to increase the performance options, based on performance requirements of
performance and reduce vibration of wood floor systems is to increase the homeowner.

STIFFNESS
THREE STAR  FOUR STAR  CAUTION MINIMUM
ALLOWED BY CODE  CAUTION
Live Load deflection limited to L/480: The Live Load deflection limited to L/960+: Live Load deflection limited to L/360: Floors
common industry and design community standard In addition to providing a floor that is 100% that meet the minimum building code L/360
for residential floor joists, 33% stiffer than L/360 stiffer than the three star floor, field experience criteria are structurally sound to carry the specified
code minimum. However, floor performance may has been incorporated into the values to provide loads; however, there is a much higher risk of floor
still be an issue in certain applications, especially a floor with a premium performance level for the performance issues. This table should only be
with 91/2" and 117/8" deep joists without a direct- more discriminating homeowner. used for applications where floor performance is
attached ceiling. not a concern.
Joist ALLJOIST® 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24"
Depth Series o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c. o.c.
140 17'–9" 16'–3" 15'–4" 13'–11" 13'–11" 12'–8" 11'–11" 11'–1" 19'–8" 17'–0" 15'–6" 13'–11"
150 18'–1" 16'–7" 15'–8" 14'–7" 14'–2" 12'–11" 12'–2" 11'–3" 20'–0" 18'–3" 16'–8" 14'–11"
9½" 20 19'–1" 17'–5" 16'–5" 15'–4" 14'–10" 13'–6" 12'–9" 11'–10" 21'–1" 19'–3" 18'–2" 16'–4"
190 19'–4" 17'–8" 16'–8" 15'–6" 15'–1" 13'–9" 12'–11" 12'–0" 21'–4" 19'–7" 18'–6" 17'–3"
25 21'–0" 19'–1" 18'–0" 16'–9" 16'–4" 14'–10" 14'–0" 12'–11" 23'–2" 21'–1" 19'–3" 17'–2"
140 21'–2" 19'–4" 17'–8" 15'–10" 16'–7" 15'–1" 14'–3" 13'–3" 22'–5" 19'–5" 17'–8" 15'–10"
150 21'–7" 19'–8" 18'–7" 17'–0" 16'–10" 15'–4" 14'–6" 13'–5" 23'–10" 20'–10" 19'–0" 17'–0"
11⅞" 20 22'–8" 20'–9" 19'–7" 18'–3" 17'–9" 16'–2" 15'–2" 14'–1" 25'–1" 22'–10" 20'–10" 18'–8"
190 23'–0" 21'–0" 19'–10" 18'–6" 18'–0" 16'–4" 15'–5" 14'–4" 25'–5" 23'–3" 21'–11" 19'–0"
25 24'–11" 22'–9" 21'–5" 18'–3" 19'–6" 17'–8" 16'–8" 15'–5" 27'–7" 24'–0" 21'–11" 18'–3"
140 24'–0" 21'–4" 19'–5" 17'–4" 18'–10" 17'–2" 16'–2" 15'–0" 24'–7" 21'–4" 19'–5" 17'–4"
150 24'–6" 22'–4" 20'–10" 18'–7" 19'–2" 17'–6" 16'–5" 15'–3" 26'–5" 22'–10" 20'–10" 18'–7"
14" 20 25'–9" 23'–6" 22'–2" 19'–1" 20'–2" 18'–4" 17'–3" 16'–0" 28'–5" 25'–1" 22'–11" 19'–1"
190 26'–1" 23'–10" 22'–6" 19'–1" 20'–5" 18'–7" 17'–6" 16'–3" 28'–10" 26'–4" 23'–11" 19'–1"
25 28'–4" 25'–10" 22'–11" 18'–4" 22'–1" 20'–1" 18'–11" 17'–6" 30'–5" 26'–4" 22'–11" 18'–4"
140 26'–6" 22'–11" 20'–11" 18'–9" 20'–10" 19'–0" 17'–11" 16'–8" 26'–6" 22'–11" 20'–11" 18'–9"
150 27'–1" 24'–7" 22'–5" 19'–3" 21'–3" 19'–4" 18'–3" 16'–11" 28'–5" 24'–7" 22'–5" 19'–3"
16" 20 28'–6" 26'–0" 24'–2" 19'–3" 22'–4" 20'–4" 19'–1" 17'–9" 31'–3" 27'–0" 24'–2" 19'–3"
190 28'–11" 26'–5" 24'–2" 19'–3" 22'–8" 20'–7" 19'–5" 18'–0" 31'–11" 28'–11" 24'–2" 19'–3"
25 31'–4" 27'–10" 23'–2" 18'–6" 24'–6" 22'–3" 20'–11" 18'–6" 32'–9" 27'–10" 23'–2" 18'–6"
• Table values based on residential floor loads of 40 psf live load and 10 psf • Table values assume minimum bearing lengths without web stiffeners for joist
dead load (12 psf dead load for AJS® 25 joists). depths of 16" inches and less.
• Table values assume that 23/32" min. plywood/OSB rated sheathing is glued • Floor tile will increase dead load and may require specific deflection limits,
and nailed to joists. contact Boise Cascade EWP Engineering for further information.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may
applications. be possible to exceed the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific
• Table values are the maximum allowable clear distance between supports. application with the BC Calc® sizing software.
Analyze multiple span joists with BC Calc® sizing software if the length of any
span is less than half the length of an adjacent span. Shaded values do not satisfy the requirements of the North Carolina State
Building Code. Refer to the THREE STAR table when spans exceed 20 feet.

One-Hour Fire Resistance Assembly

FIRE ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
1. Min. 23/32 -inch T&G Wood Structural Panels. A construction adhesive must be
applied to the top of the joists prior to placing sheathing. The sheets shall be
1 installed with their long edge perpendicular to the joists with end joists centered
over the top flange of joists and staggered one joist spacing with adjacent sheets.
2 2. AJS® Joists at 24" o.c. or less.
3. Two layers ½" Type C or two layers ⅝" Type X gypsum board
3
SOUND ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
When constructed with resilient channels
See the US version of the Boise Cascade Fire Design & • Add carpet & pad to fire assembly: STC=54 IIC=68 or
Installation Guide for specific assembly information and • Add 3½" glass fiber insulation to fire assembly: STC=55 IIC=46 or
other fire resistive options or contact your local Boise • Add an additional layer of minimum ⅝" sheathing and
STC=61 IIC=50
Cascade representative. 9½" glass fiber insulation to fire assembly:
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AJS® Joists
NOTE
F06 F09
When installing Boise Cascade EWP
The illustration below is showing several suggested AJS blocking or 2x4 “squash" block on
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products with treated wood,
applications for the Boise Cascade EWP products. It is not each side required when supporting a use only connectors/fasteners
intended to show an actual house under construction. load-bearing wall above. that are approved for use with
the corresponding wood treatment.
NO MIDSPAN BRIDGING IS REQUIRED
FOR AJS® JOISTS
F15
Versa-Lam® LVL header
or an AJS® header.
1½" knockout holes at
FOR INSTALLATION STABILITY, approximately 12" o.c.
Temporary strut lines (1x4 min.) 8' on center max. are pre-punched.
Fasten at each joist with 2-8d nails minimum.
F15
F58
Dimension lumber is
not suitable for use
as a rim board in
AJS® floor systems.

F01 F02
AJS® rim joist,
see page 6.
See page 7 for
allowable hole sizes
and location.
F07
F27A
Boise Cascade® Rimboard, Versa-Lam® LVL beam.
see pages 6 and 27.

Endwall blocking as required per

For load bearing cantilever details, governing building code.
see page 9.
AJS® Blocking is required when joists
are cantilevered.
BCI® Joists, Versa-Lam® LVL, and ALLJOIST® must be stored, installed and used in only for applications that assure no exposure to weather or the elements and an
accordance with the Boise Cascade EWP Installation Guide, building codes, and to environment that is free from moisture from any source, or any pest, organism or
the extent not inconsistent with the Boise Cascade EWP Installation Guide, usual substance which degrades or damages wood or glue bonds. Failure to correctly store,
and customary building practices and standards. Versa-Lam® LVL, ALLJOIST® and use or install Versa-Lam® LVL, ALLJOIST® and BCI® Joist in accordance with the Boise
BCI® Joists must be wrapped, covered, and stored off of the ground on stickers at all Cascade EWP Installation Guide will void the limited warranty.
times prior to installation. Versa-Lam® LVL, ALLJOIST® and BCI® Joists are intended

SAFETY WARNING PRODUCT HANDLING TO AND AT JOB SITES

DO NOT ALLOW WORKERS ON AJS® JOISTS UNTIL ALL There are some differences between engineered wood products
HANGERS, AJS® RIM JOISTS, RIM BOARDS, AJS® BLOCKING and traditional lumber products in terms of product handling: Avoid
PANELS, X-BRACING AND TEMPORARY 1x4 STRUT LINES handling and storing AJS® joists in the flat direction. Versa‑Lam® LVL
ARE INSTALLED AS SPECIFIED BELOW. SERIOUS ACCIDENTS is denser and due to the coating applied to the surface, can be more
CAN RESULT FROM INSUFFICIENT ATTENTION TO PROPER apt to sliding. Please consider these differences when transporting
BRACING DURING CONSTRUCTION. ACCIDENTS CAN BE and handling engineered wood products.
AVOIDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS BY FOLLOWING
THESE GUIDELINES:
• Build a braced end wall at the end of the bay, or permanently install
the first eight feet of AJS® Joists and the first course of sheathing. As
an alternate, temporary sheathing may be nailed to the first four feet
of AJS® Joists at the end of the bay.
• All hangers, AJS® rim joists, rim boards, AJS® blocking panels, and
x-bracing must be completely installed and properly nailed as each
AJS® Joist is set.
• Install temporary 1x4 strut lines at no more than eight feet on center
as additional AJS® Joists are set. Nail the strut lines to the sheathed
area, or braced end wall, and to each AJS® Joist with two 8d nails.
• The ends of cantilevers must be temporarily secured by strut lines on
both the top and bottom flanges.
• Straighten the AJS® Joists to within ½ inch of true alignment before
attaching strut lines and sheathing.
• Remove the temporary strut lines only as required to install the
permanent sheathing.
• Failure to install temporary bracing may result in sideways buckling or
roll-over under light construction loads.
• Do not stack construction materials (sheathing, drywall, etc) in the
middle of AJS® Joist spans, contact Boise Cascade EWP Engineering
for proper storage and shoring information.
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Additional floor framing details available with BC Framer® software
END BEARING DETAILS
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AJS® Joist
AJS rim joist.
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blocking.

Dimension lumber
is not suitable for
Nail Boise use as rimboard
Cascade® with AJS® Joists.
Rimboard to Blocking may be required
AJS® Joists with Dimension lumber is not perpendicular to wall,
8d nail into suitable for use as rim consult design professional Use of AJS® rimjoist requires 2x6
each flange. board with AJS® Joists. of record and/or local building official. wall for minimum joist bearing.

F27A F52 F08 F03 Boise Cascade®

Top Flange or Face One 8d nail Rimboard
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bearing
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bearing length EHORZ wall below.

Versa-Lam® LVL To limit splitting flange, start nails at least Blocking required underneath braced wall
1½" from end. Nails may need to be driven at panels and shear walls, consult design
an angle to limit splitting of bearing plate. professional of record.

INTERMEDIATE BEARING DETAILS AJS® Joist Slope Cut Reinforcement

Detail below restores original allowable shear/reaction
F06 For load bearing wall above Blocking may be required at intermediate bearings for Double Squash Block Vertical Load value to cut end of AJS® joist. AJS® Joist shall not be
(stacked over wall below). floor diaphragm per IRC in high seismic areas, consult [lb/ft] used as a collar or rafter tension tie.
local building official. Joist Spacing [in] 2 x 6 min. rafter. Rafter shall
Size
F09 12 16 19.2 24 be supported by ridge beam or
other upper bearing support
2x4 4463 3347 2789 2231
Load bearing 2x6 7013 5259 4383 3506 6 12 16"
wall above F14 min. max.
1/16" (stacked over 1. Squash blocks are to be in full contact AJS ®
wall below) with upper floor and lower wall plate. Heel depth
AJS® Joist Depth
blocking. 2. Capacities shown are for a double
squash blocks at each joist, SPF (see
2x block. or better. table 24"
below)
Double AJS ® Joist Connection 2x blocking required at bearing (not shown for clarity).
F10 Backer block F58 F05 Sheathing or 23/32" min. plywood/OSB rated sheathing as reinforcement.
(minimum 12" Filler Block (if required)
See TN IJ-13 for requirements. rimboard closure. Install reinforcement with face grain horizontal. Install on
wide). Nail with both sides of the joist, tight to bottom flange. Leave minimum
Joist 10 - 10d nails.
Hanger ¼" gap between reinforcement and bottom of top flange.
AJS® Joist Apply construction adhesive to contact surfaces and fasten
blocking with 3 rows of min. 10d box nails at 6" o.c. Alternate nailing
Web Filler Nailing required for from each side and clinch.
See TN IJ-13 for joist cantilever. Minimum Heel Depth
specific schedule.
Filler block. Nail End Roof Pitch
with 10 - 10d nails. • Filler block not required when all loads are top loaded Wall
and evenly applied to each ply (except AJS® 25 and 30). Bearing 6/12 7/12 8/12 9/12 10/12 12/12
Backer block required where top flange Side loads and/or uneven top loads require filler block. For load bearing cantilever, see pages 8
• See Boise Cascade Technical Note IJ-13 for further 2x4 4⅜" 45/16" 4¼" 4¼" 4¼" 4¼"
joist hanger load exceeds 250 lbs. information. and 9. Uplift on backspan shall be
Install tight to top flange. • Fasten floor sheathing to each ply per diaphragm nailing considered in all cantilever designs. 2x6 3⅜" 33/16" 25/16" 2¾" 29/16" 2¼"
schedule.
LATERAL SUPPORT • Sheathing to AJS® joist: WEB STIFFENER REQUIREMENTS
• AJS® Joists shall be laterally supported at the ends – Prescriptive residential floor sheathing nailing • See Web Stiffener Requirements on page 10.
with hangers, rimboard, AJS® rim joist or blocking requires 8d common nails @ 6" o.c. on edges and @
panels. AJS® blocking panels or rimboard are required 12" o.c. in the field (IRC® Table R602.3(1)). PROTECT AJS® JOISTS FROM THE WEATHER
at cantilever supports. – See closest allowable nail spacing limits on page 27 • AJS® Joists are intended only for applications that
• Blocking may be required at intermediate bearings for for floor diaphragm nailing specified at closer provide permanent protection from the weather.
floor diaphragm per IRC® in high seismic areas, consult spacing than IRC®. Bundles of product should be covered and stored off
local building official. – Maximum bracing spacing for full lateral stability: of the ground on stickers.
MINIMUM BEARING LENGTH FOR AJS® JOISTS 18" for AJS® 140/150/20/190, 24" for larger AJS® joist
• Minimum end bearing: 1½" for all AJS® Joists. 3½" is series. AJS® RIM JOISTS AND BLOCKING
required at cantilever and intermediate supports. – 14 gauge staples may be substituted for 8d nails if
• Longer bearing lengths allow higher reaction values. the staples penetrate at least 1 inch into the joist. Vertical Load
Refer to the building code evaluation report or the – Wood screws may be acceptable, contact local Joist Depth Transfer Capacity
BC Calc® software. building official and/or Boise Cascade EWP [in] [plf}
NAILING REQUIREMENTS Engineering for further information. 9½" 1875
• AJS® rim joist, rim board or closure panel to AJS® joist: BACKER AND FILLER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
– Rims or closure panel 1¼ inches thick and less: 11⅞" 1680
2-8d nails, one each in the top and bottom flange. Series Backer Block Thickness Filler Block Thickness
– AJS® 140/150/20/190 rim joist: 2-16d box nails, one 14" 1500
each in the top and bottom flange.
– AJS® 25 rim joist: Toe-nail top flange to rim joist 140 16" 1340
with 2-10d box nails, one each side of flange. 150 1⅛" or two ½" 2 x _ + 7/16" or
• AJS® rim joist, rim board or AJS® blocking panel to 20 wood panels ½" wood panel (1) Web stiffeners required at each end of blocking
support: panel. Distance between stiffeners must be less
– Min. 8d nails @ 6" o.c. per IRC®. 190 than 24".
– Connection per design professional of record's
specification for shear transfer. 25 2 x _ lumber Double 2 x _ lumber
• AJS® joist to support:
– 2-8d nails, one on each side of the web, placed 1½ • Cut backer and filler blocks to a maximum depth equal
inches minimum from the end of the AJS® Joist to to the web depth minus ¼" to avoid a forced fit.
limit splitting. • For deeper AJS® Joists, stack 2x lumber or use
multiple pieces of ¾" wood panels.
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 AJS® Joist Hole Location & Sizing 7

AJS® Joists are manufactured with 11/2" round perforated knockouts in the web at approximately 12" on center

Minimum spacing = 2x greatest dimension of

D largest hole (knockouts exempt) D DO NOT
(see table below) cut or notch
VHHWDEOHEHORZ
flange

6" 6"

DO
6" 6" 6" cut in web area
No holes (except knockouts) A 1½" round hole may be as specified
allowed in bearing zones. cut anywhere in the web. Do not cut holes
Provide at least 3" of larger than 1½"
clearance from other holes. round in cantilevers.

Minimum distance from support, listed in table below, is required for all holes greater than 1½"
• Select a table row based on
MINIMUM DISTANCE (D) FROM ANY SUPPORT TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE HOLE
joist depth and the actual joist
span rounded up to the nearest
Round Hole Diameter [in] 2 3 4 5 6 6½ 7 8 8⅞ 9 10 11 12 13 table span. Scan across the row
to the column headed by the
Rectangular Hole Side [in] - - 2 4 6 6 - - - - - - - - appropriate round hole diameter
or rectangular hole side. Use
2'–0" 2'–5" 2'–11" 3'–5" 3'–10" 4'–0" the longest side of a rectangular
8
hole. The table value is the
Any closest that the centerline of the
Span 3'–0" 3'–8" 4'–5" 5'–1" 5'–10" 6'–0"
9½" 12 hole may be to the centerline of
[ft]
Joist the nearest support.
16 4'–0" 4'–11" 5'–11" 6'–10" 7'–9" 8'–0" • The entire web may be cut out.
DO NOT cut the flanges. Holes
Round Hole Diameter [in] 2 3 4 5 6 6½ 7 8 8⅞ 9 10 11 12 13 apply to either single or multiple
joists in repetitive member
Rectangular Hole Side [in] - - - 2 3 4 5 7 8 - - - - - conditions.
• For multiple holes, the amount of
8 1'–0" 1'–5" 1'–10" 2'–3" 2'–8" 2'–11" 3'–1" 3'–6" 3'–11" uncut web between holes must
equal at least twice the diameter
(or longest side) of the largest
Any 12 1'–5" 2'–1" 2'–9" 3'–5" 4'–0" 4'–4" 4'–8" 5'–4" 5'–11" hole.
Span
11⅞" [ft] • 1½" round knockouts in the web
Joist 16 1'–11" 2'–10" 3'–8" 4'–6" 5'–5" 5'–10" 6'–3" 7'–1" 7'–10" may be removed by using a
short piece of metal pipe and
20 2'–5" 3'–6" 4'–7" 5'–8" 6'–9" 7'–3" 7'–10" 8'–11" 9'–10" hammer.
• Holes may be positioned verti-
Round Hole Diameter [in] 2 3 4 5 6 6½ 7 8 8⅞ 9 10 11 12 13 cally in the web, provided they
don’t extend into either flange.
Rectangular Hole Side [in] - - - - 2 3 3 5 6 6 8 9 - - • This table was designed to
apply to design conditions
8 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–4" 1'–8" 1'–11" 2'–1" 2'–6" 2'–10" 2'–11" 3'–4" 3'–9" covered by uniform load PLF
tables only, shown elsewhere
in this publication. Use BC
12 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–4" 2'–0" 2'–7" 2'–11" 3'–2" 3'–10" 4'–4" 4'–5" 5'–0" 5'–7" Calc® software to check other
Any hole sizes or holes under other
Span 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–10" 2'–8" 3'–5" 3'–10" 4'–3" 5'–1" 5'–9" 5'–11" 6'–8" 7'–6"
14" 16 design conditions, including
[ft]
Joist joists supporting concentrated
20 1'–0" 1'–3" 2'–4" 3'–4" 4'–4" 4'–10" 5'–4" 6'–4" 7'–3" 7'–4" 8'–5" 9'–5" loads. It may be possible to
exceed the limitations of this
table by analyzing a specific
24 1'–0" 1'–7" 2'–9" 4'–0" 5'–2" 5'–10" 6'–5" 7'–8" 8'–8" 8'–10" 10'–1" 11'–3" application with the BC Calc®
software.
Round Hole Diameter [in] 2 3 4 5 6 6½ 7 8 8⅞ 9 10 11 12 13

Rectangular Hole Side [in] - - - - - - 2 3 5 5 6 8 9 10

8 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–2" 1'–3" 1'–3" 1'–3" 1'–8" 2'–0" 2'–1" 2'–5" 2'–10" 3'–2" 3'–7"

12 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–2" 1'–4" 1'–8" 1'–11" 2'–6" 3'–0" 3'–1" 3'–8" 4'–3" 4'–10" 5'–5"
Any Span 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–2" 1'–10" 2'–2" 2'–7" 3'–4" 4'–0" 4'–2" 4'–11" 5'–8" 6'–5" 7'–2"
16" 16
[ft]
Joist
20 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–4" 2'–3" 2'–9" 3'–3" 4'–3" 5'–1" 5'–2" 6'–2" 7'–1" 8'–1" 9'–0"

24 1'–0" 1'–1" 1'–2" 1'–7" 2'–9" 3'–4" 3'–11" 5'–1" 6'–1" 6'–3" 7'–4" 8'–6" 9'–8" 10'–10"

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AJS® Joists
Roof Total Load [psf] Roof Total Load [psf] Roof Total Load [psf]
Roof Truss

Roof Truss

Roof Truss
Joist Series

Joist Series

Joist Series
Joist Depth

Joist Depth

Joist Depth
Span [ft]

Span [ft]

Span [ft]
35 45 55 35 45 55 35 45 55
[in]

[in]

[in]
Joist Spacing [in] Joist Spacing [in] Joist Spacing [in]
16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24
24 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 X X 24 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 X 24 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 X
26 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 26 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X 26 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X
28 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 X X 28 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 28 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X
30 0 0 X 0 X X X X X 30 0 0 2 0 1 X 1 X X 30 0 0 2 0 2 X 1 X X
9½"

9½"

9½"
32 0 0 X 1 X X X X X 32 0 0 2 1 2 X 2 X X 32 0 0 2 1 2 X 2 X X
34 0 1 X 1 X X X X X 34 0 1 X 1 2 X 2 X X 34 0 1 2 1 2 X 2 X X
36 0 1 X 1 X X X X X 36 0 1 X 1 X X X X X 36 0 1 X 1 X X 2 X X
38 0 X X X X X X X X 38 0 1 X 1 X X X X X 38 0 1 X 1 X X X X X
40 0 X X X X X X X X 40 0 1 X 2 X X X X X 40 0 2 X 2 X X X X X
24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1
26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X
30 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 30 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 30 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X
11⅞"

11⅞"

11⅞"
32 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 X 32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 32 0 0 WS 0 0 2 0 1 X
34 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 X X 34 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 X 34 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 1 X
36 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 36 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X 36 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X
38 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 38 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X 38 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X
AJS® 150
AJS® 140

AJS® 20
40 0 0 X 0 1 X 1 X X 40 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 40 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X
24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS
26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS
28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1
30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1
32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS X 32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1
14"

14"

14"
34 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 WS X 34 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 WS X 34 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 WS X
36 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 1 X 36 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 1 X 36 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 0 1 X
38 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 1 X 38 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 0 1 X 38 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 0 1 X
40 0 0 WS 0 WS X 0 1 X 40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS 1 X 40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS 1 X
24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS
26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS
28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS
30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS WS
32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1
16"

16"

16"
34 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 34 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 34 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1
36 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 36 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 36 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 0 WS 1
38 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 0 WS X 38 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 0 WS 1 38 0 0 WS 0 WS WS WS WS 1
40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 0 WS X 40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS WS X 40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS WS X

Roof Total Load [psf] Roof Total Load [psf]

KEY TO TABLE
Roof Truss

Roof Truss
Joist Series

Joist Series
Joist Depth

Joist Depth
Span [ft]

Span [ft]

35 45 55 35 45 55
[in]

[in]

Joist Spacing [in] Joist Spacing [in] 0. . . . . No Reinforcement Required

16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 16 19.2 24 WS. . . . . Web Stiffeners at Support
24 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 X 24 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 2 X
26 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X 26 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 1. . . . . Web Stiffeners Plus One Reinforcer
28 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 28 0 0 2 0 1 X 1 X X
30 0 0 2 0 2 X 1 X X 30 0 0 2 0 2 X 2 X X
2. . . . . Web Stiffeners Plus Two Reinforcers
9½"

9½"

32 0 0 2 1 2 X 2 X X 32 0 0 X 1 2 X 2 X X X. . . . . Use Deeper Joists or Closer Spacing

34 0 1 X 1 2 X 2 X X 34 0 1 X 1 X X X X X
36 0 1 X 1 X X X X X 36 0 1 X 1 X X X X X Notes:
38 0 1 X 2 X X X X X 38 0 2 X 2 X X X X X 1. Cut 48" long reinforcers to match the joist
40 0 2 X 2 X X X X X 40 0 2 X 2 X X X X X depth. Use 23/32" APA Rated Sheathing,
24 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Exposure 1, 48/24 Span Rating panels. The
26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
face grain must be horizontal (measure the
28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X
30 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X 30 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 X 48" dimension along the long edge of the
panel).
11⅞"

11⅞"

32 0 0 WS 0 0 2 0 1 X 32 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 X
34 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 1 X 34 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 X 2. Fasten the reinforcer to the joist flanges
36 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X 36 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 2 X with 8d nails at 6" o. c. When reinforcing
38 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 38 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X both sides, stagger the nails to avoid
AJS® 190

AJS® 25

40 0 0 1 0 1 X 1 X X 40 0 0 2 0 1 X 1 X X splitting the joist flanges.

24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3. Attach web stiffeners per intermediate
26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Web Stiffener Nailing Schedule on page 10.
30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4. Use the BC Calc ® software to analyze
32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 conditions that are not covered by this
14"

14"

34 0 0 WS 0 0 1 0 WS X 34 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 table.
36 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 0 1 X 36 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2
38 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS 1 X 38 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X
40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS 1 X 40 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 X
24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
26 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
28 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS
30 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WS
32 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
16"

16"

34 0 0 WS 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
36 0 0 WS 0 WS WS 0 WS 1 36 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1
38 0 0 WS 0 WS WS WS WS 1 38 0 0 0 0 0 WS 0 0 1
40 0 0 WS 0 WS 1 WS WS X 40 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 WS 2

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PLYWOOD / OSB REINFORCEMENT

(If Required per Table on page 8) 23/32" min. plywood/OSB
or rimboard closure.
• 23/32" Min. x 48" long plywood / OSB Nail with 8d nail into
rated sheathing must match the full each flange. AJS® Joist
blocking
depth of the AJS® Joist. Nail to the Structural Panel required for
Roof Span 2'-6" AJS® Joist with 8d nails at 6" o.c. reinforcement cantilever.
and nail with 4-8d nails into backer (when required).
block. When reinforcing both sides,
stagger nails to limit splitting. Install
with horizontal face grain.
2'-0" • These requirements assume a
100 PLF wall load and apply to
AJS® Joists. Additional support may
• The tables and details on pages 8 and 9 indicate the be required for other loadings. See
BC Calc® software. 2'-0"
type of reinforcements, if any, that are required for load- Backer block.
bearing cantilevers up to a maximum length of 2'‑0". • Contact Boise Cascade EWP
Cantilevers longer than 2'-0" cannot be reinforced. Engineering for reinforcement 2'-0"
However, longer cantilevers with lower loads may be require­ments on AJS® Joist depths Uplift on back span shall be
allowable without reinforcement. Analyze specific greater than 16". F05 considered in all cantilever designs.
applica­tions with the BC Calc® software.

Brick Ledge Load Bearing Cantilever

F20A Brick Ledge With Blocking Panels F20B Brick Ledge Without Blocking Panels
Load bearing wall.
12" min. length of 23/32"
plywood/ OSB reinforce- Boise Cascade®
ment nailed to top and Provide full Rimboard.
bottom flanges. depth blocking Brick
between joists. wall.

5" max.
3½" min.

Edge of hole shall be a 2x10 sill plate for 2x6 wall,

min. of 3" from end of 2x8 sill plate for 2x4 wall.
blocking panel. 3" 3" Load bearing wall.
Notes: Notes:
1. Use 23/32" min plywood/OSB rated (8d) nails at 3" on center except 9½" 1. Use 23/32" min plywood/OSB rated (8d) nails at 3" on center except 9½"
sheathing. Install full depth of joist joists, install nails at 2½" on center. sheathing. Install full depth of joist joists, install nails at 2½" on center.
with face grain parallel to joist. 2. Provide full depth blocking with face grain parallel to joist. 2. See page 6 for joist and rimboard
Plywood reinforcement to bear fully between joists. Plywood reinforcement to bear fully connection details.
on wall plate. Nail plywood to top 3. Edge of hole shall be at a minimum on wall plate. Nail plywood to top
and bottom joist flanges with 2½" of 3" from end of blocking panel. and bottom joist flanges with 2½"

Roof Roof Live Load (psf)

Joist Truss 20 psf 30 psf 40 psf 50 psf Brick Ledge
Depth Span Joist Spacing o.c.
(inches) (ft) 12" 16" 19.2" 12" 16" 19.2" 12" 16" 19.2" 12" 16" 19.2" Reinforcement Table
24' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 Table Design Assumptions
26' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2
28' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 Roof Loading: 15 psf dead load plus a
9½" 30' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 2 100 PLF wall self-weight, in addition to
32' 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 1 2 2
34' 0 0 X 0 X X 0 1 X 1 2 X
roof live load shown. Maximum 2'-6"
36' 0 X X 0 X X 1 X X 1 X X overhangs assumed on roof trusses.
24' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
26' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Floor Loading: 40 psf live load plus
28' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 10 psf dead load, backspans not to
11⅞" 30' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 exceed maximum floor spans shown on
32' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 page 4.
34' 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
36' 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 X KEY TO TABLE:
24' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 = No Reinforcement Required
26' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 = Reinforcement Required One Side of Joist
28' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
14" 30' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 = Reinforcement Required Both Sides of Joist
32' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 x = Use Deeper Joists or Closer Spacing
34' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
36' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 X

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AJS® Joists are intended only for applications that provide permanent Fasten the 2x8 minimum to the AJS® Joist by nailing through the backer block and joist
protection from the weather. Impervious moisture barrier systems web with 2 rows of 10d nails at 6” on-center. Clinch all nails. For AJS® 25/30 joists, nail
shall be detailed and installed in details F15A and F15B in accordance each side with 2 rows (4 rows total) of 16d nails at 6" on-center.
with 2018 IBC® Sections 107.2.5 and 110.3.6. Wood backer block 2x Closure
F15B See page 6 of
Structural Panel Specifier Guide 2x8 minimum AJS® Joist
F15A reinforcement Wood Structural
Panel Closure. blocking
(when required).

Section
View
Drywall Ceiling or Minimum 1½ Times
Wood Structural Cantilever Length
Back Span Maximum Panel Soffit.
1
/3 1/3 Back Span Back Span Maximum
3½" min.
Not to exceed 4'-0" bearing 1/3 Back Span not
to exceed 4'-0"
• Analyze AJS® Joist cantilever condition with BC Calc® software. • Loading shall not exceed 60 psf live load and 10 psf dead load. At least three joist members shall be present and
spaced at 24” o.c. or less.
• Lumber joist shall be No. 2 Dense Southern Pine, No.1/No.2 SPF, No.2 Hem-fir, or No.2 Douglas fir, or higher grade.
• Provide positive drainage, durable materials, and venting as required in 2018 IBC® Sections 2304.12.2.5 and
2304.12.2.6. Lumber joist shall be sloped.

Web Stiffener Requirements

See Web
Stiffener
Small Gap:
⅛" min., Nailing F16E Web Stiffener Nailing Schedule
¼" max. Schedule
chart Web
Stiffener
2" min. Width
4" max. AJS® Series Joist Depth Nailing

Clinch Gap
Nails 9½" – 11⅞" 3-10d
140 / 150 / 20 /
2" min. 190 / 25
4" max. Tight Fit Web Stiffener 14" – 16" 5-10d
required when
Concentrated load
exceeds 1000 lbs
NOTES
Web stiffeners applied to both
sides of the joist web • Web stiffeners are optional except as noted below.
• Web stiffeners are always required for 18" and deeper AJS® joists at all bearing locations.
• Web stiffeners are always required in hangers that do not extend up to support the top flange of the AJS® Joist.
Web Stiffener Specifications Web stiffeners may be required with certain sloped or skewed hangers or to achieve uplift values. Refer to the
hanger manufacturer's installation requirements.
• Web stiffeners are always required in certain roof applications. See Roof Framing Details on page 15.
For Structral Lateral • Web stiffeners are always required under concentrated loads that exceed 1000 pounds. Install the web
AJS® Capacity Restraint in Minimum stiffeners snug to the top flange in this situation. Follow the nailing schedule for intermediate bearings.
Series (Min. Thick) Hanger Width • Web stiffeners may be cut from structural rated wood panels, engineered rimboard or 2x lumber (AJS® 25 only).
140 / 150 / • For Structural Capacity: Web stiffeners needed to increase the AJS® Joist’s reaction capacity at a specific
1" 1" 2⁵/16" bearing location.
20 / 190
• Lateral Restraint in Hanger: Web stiffeners required when hanger does not laterally support the top flange (e.g.,
adjustable height hangers). Web stiffeners may be of multiple thickness (e.g., AJS® 20, double ½" panel OK).
AJS® 25 2x4 lumber (vertical) • Web stiffeners may be used to increase allowable reaction values. See AJS® Design Properties on page 26 or
the BC Calc® software.

Large Rectangular Holes in AJS® Joists

Hole size table based on maximum uniform load of 40 psf live load and 15 psf dead load, at maximum spacing of 24" on-center.
Single Span Joist Multiple Span Joist
6HH0D[+ROH6L]HRQ Maximum Hole Size
&/ KROH &KDUWIRU-RLVW'HSWK &/ KROH 6HH0D[+ROH6L]HRQ &/ KROH
ó-RLVW6SDQ 0LQLPXP[GLDPHWHU Joist Simple Multiple ó-RLVW &KDUWIRU-RLVW'HSWK ó-RLVW
ZLGWKRIODUJHVWKROH Depth Span Span 6SDQ 6SDQ
9½" 6" x 12" 6" x 7"
11⅞" 8" x 13" 8" x 8"
6LPSOH6SDQ-RLVW 0LQ 0XOWLSOH6SDQ-RLVW 0LQ 0XOWLSOH6SDQ-RLVW 0LQ
9" x 16" 8" x 13"
14"
Notes: 10" x 14" 9" x 11" Larger holes may be possible for either Single or Multiple
Additional holes may be cut in the web provided they meet the
specifications as shown in the hole distance chart shown above 11" x 16" 10" x 14" span joists; use BC Calc® sizing software for specific analysis.
16"
or as allowed using BC Calc® sizing software. 12" x 15" 11" x 12"

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 Floor Load Tables 11

Allowable Uniform Floor Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

100% Load Duration

AJS® 140 Series AJS® 150 Series
2½" Flange Width 2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 140 AJS® 140 AJS® 140 AJS® 140 AJS® 150 AJS® 150 AJS® 150 AJS® 150
Span Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total
Length Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load
6 - 313 - 318 - 320 - 323 - 313 - 318 - 320 - 323
7 - 268 - 272 - 274 - 277 - 268 - 272 - 274 - 277
8 - 235 - 238 - 240 - 242 - 235 - 238 - 240 - 242
9 - 208 - 212 - 213 - 215 - 208 - 212 - 213 - 215
10 170 188 - 191 - 192 - 194 180 188 - 191 - 192 - 194
11 131 161 - 173 - 174 - 176 139 170 - 173 - 174 - 176
12 103 136 - 159 - 160 - 161 109 156 - 159 - 160 - 161
13 82 115 136 146 - 147 - 149 87 133 144 146 - 147 - 149
14 67 100 111 129 - 137 - 138 71 115 117 136 - 137 - 138
15 55 87 91 112 - 128 - 129 58 100 97 127 - 128 - 129
16 46 76 76 99 110 119 - 121 48 88 81 114 116 120 - 121
17 64 87 93 105 - 114 41 78 68 101 98 112 - 114
18 54 78 79 94 106 107 58 90 84 106 - 107
19 46 70 68 84 91 98 49 80 72 97 96 102
20 40 63 58 76 79 88 43 73 62 87 83 97
21 51 69 68 80 54 79 73 92
22 44 63 60 73 47 72 64 84
23 53 67 41 66 56 76
24 47 61 49 70
25 41 56 44 65
26
27
28
29
30

• Total Load values are limited by shear, moment, or • Table values do not consider composite action from
deflection equal to L/240. gluing and nailing floor sheathing (composite action is
considered in floor span tables on page 4).
• Live Load values are limited by deflection equal to L/480.
For deflection limits of L/360 and L/960, multiply the Live • Total Load values assume minimum bearing lengths without
Load values by 1.33 and 0.50 respectively. web stiffeners for joist depths of 16 inches and less.

• Both the Total Load and Live Load columns must be • For assistance with floor design, consult the section About
checked. Where a Live Load value is not shown, the Total Floor Performance on page 4.
Load value will control.
• This table was designed to apply to a broad range of
• Table values apply to either simple or multiple span joists. applications. It may be possible to exceed the limitations
Span is measured center to center of the minimum required of this table by analyzing a specific application with the
bearing length. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc® software.
BC Calc® software if the length of any span is less than half
the length of an adjacent span.
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Allowable Uniform Floor Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

100% Load Duration

AJS® 20 Series AJS® 190 Series
2½" Flange Width 2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 20 AJS® 20 AJS® 20 AJS® 20 AJS® 190 AJS® 190 AJS® 190 AJS® 190
Span Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total Live Total
Length Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load Load
6 - 313 - 318 - 320 - 323 - 313 - 318 - 320 - 323
7 - 268 - 272 - 274 - 277 - 268 - 272 - 274 - 277
8 - 235 - 238 - 240 - 242 - 235 - 238 - 240 - 242
9 - 208 - 212 - 213 - 215 - 208 - 212 - 213 - 215
10 - 188 - 191 - 192 - 194 - 188 - 191 - 192 - 194
11 161 170 - 173 - 174 - 176 168 170 - 173 - 174 - 176
12 128 156 - 159 - 160 - 161 133 156 - 159 - 160 - 161
13 102 144 - 146 - 147 - 149 107 144 - 146 - 147 - 149
14 83 134 - 136 - 137 - 138 87 134 - 136 - 137 - 138
15 69 120 113 127 - 128 - 129 72 125 118 127 - 128 - 129
16 57 106 95 119 - 120 - 121 60 117 99 119 - 120 - 121
17 48 93 80 112 - 112 - 114 50 101 83 112 - 112 - 114
18 41 82 68 106 98 106 - 107 43 86 71 106 102 106 - 107
19 58 97 84 101 - 102 61 100 88 101 - 102
20 50 88 73 96 - 97 53 95 76 96 - 97
21 44 79 63 91 85 92 46 90 66 91 89 92
22 55 87 74 88 40 80 58 87 78 88
23 49 80 65 84 51 83 69 84
24 43 73 58 80 45 80 61 80
25 52 77 40 76 54 77
26 46 72 48 74
27 41 67 43 71
28
29
30

• Total Load values are limited by shear, moment, or • Table values do not consider composite action from
deflection equal to L/240. gluing and nailing floor sheathing (composite action is
considered in floor span tables on page 4).
• Live Load values are limited by deflection equal to L/480.
For deflection limits of L/360 and L/960, multiply the Live • Total Load values assume minimum bearing lengths without
Load values by 1.33 and 0.50 respectively. web stiffeners for joist depths of 16 inches and less.

• Both the Total Load and Live Load columns must be • For assistance with floor design, consult the section About
checked. Where a Live Load value is not shown, the Total Floor Performance on page 4.
Load value will control.
• This table was designed to apply to a broad range of
• Table values apply to either simple or multiple span joists. applications. It may be possible to exceed the limitations
Span is measured center to center of the minimum required of this table by analyzing a specific application with the
bearing length. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc® software.
BC CALC® software if the length of any span is less than
half the length of an adjacent span.
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Allowable Uniform Floor Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

100% Load Duration

AJS® 25 Series
3½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 25 AJS® 25 AJS® 25 AJS® 25
Span
Length Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load
6 - 316 - 318 - 320 - 323
7 - 271 - 272 - 274 - 277
8 - 237 - 238 - 240 - 242
9 - 211 - 212 - 213 - 215
10 - 190 - 191 - 192 - 194
11 - 172 - 173 - 174 - 176
12 - 158 - 159 - 160 - 161
13 136 146 - 146 - 147 - 149
14 111 135 - 136 - 137 - 138
15 92 126 - 127 - 128 - 129
16 77 118 - 119 - 120 - 121
17 65 111 107 112 - 112 - 114
18 55 105 91 106 - 106 - 107
19 47 95 78 100 - 101 - 102
20 41 82 68 95 - 96 - 97
21 59 90 85 91 - 92
22 52 86 74 87 - 88
23 46 83 66 83 - 84
24 40 79 58 80 78 80
25 52 76 69 77
26 46 73 62 74
27 41 71 56 71
28 50 69
29 45 66
30 41 64

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 14 Roof Framing

AJS® Rafters

R06 Structural ridge VersaLam® LVL or

load-bearing wall required.
FOR INSTALLATION STABILITY,
Temporary strut lines - (1x4 min.)
8 ft. on center maximum. Fasten Blocking or other lateral
at each joist with two 8d nails support required at end
minimum. supports.

R01

R05

R02 When installing Boise Cascade

EWP products with treated wood,
use only connectors/ fasteners that
Blocking not are approved for use with the
shown for R04 corresponding wood treatment.
clarity.
AJS® Rafter Header.

Multiple AJS® Rafters may be required.

R03
SAFETY WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW WORKERS ON AJS® JOISTS UNTIL ALL HANGERS, AJS® SERIOUS ACCIDENTS CAN RESULT FROM INSUFFICIENT ATTENTION TO
RIM JOISTS, RIM BOARDS, AJS® BLOCKING PANELS, X-BRACING AND PROPER BRACING DURING CONSTRUCTION. ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED
TEMPORARY 1x4 STRUT LINES ARE INSTALLED AS SPECIFIED BELOW. UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES:

• Build a braced end wall at the end of the bay, or permanently install • The ends of cantilevers must be temporarily secured by strut lines on
the first eight feet of AJS® Joists and the first course of sheathing. As both the top and bottom flanges.
an alternate, temporary sheathing may be nailed to the first four feet of • Straighten the AJS® Joists to within ½ inch of true alignment before
AJS® Joists at the end of the bay. attaching strut lines and sheathing.
• All hangers, AJS® rim joists, rim boards, AJS® blocking panels, and • Remove the temporary strut lines only as required to install the
x-bracing must be completely installed and properly nailed as each permanent sheathing.
AJS® Joist is set.
• Failure to install temporary bracing may result in sideways buckling or
• Install temporary 1x4 strut lines at no more than eight feet on center as roll-over under light construction loads.
additional AJS® Joists are set. Nail the strut lines to the sheathed area,
or braced end wall, and to each AJS® Joist with two 8d nails.

AJS® Ceiling Joist with Bevel End Cut (For Limited-Access Attics Only) Joist End Wall
AJS® Joist shall not be used as collar/tension tie. Roof rafter shall be Depth 2x4 2x6
supported by ridge beam or other upper bearing support. Minimum
9½" 2½" 1½"
Heel
Roof Rafter Depths
Continuous floor sheathing or Rafter Strut 11⅞" 3½" 2½"
1x4 Nailer @ Max. 4'-0" o.c. Ceiling Loads: 14" 4½" 3½"
Minimum Heel Depth
Live Load = 10 psf
(See table at right) Dead Load = 7 psf Notes:
12 2X Blocking 1) Detail is to be used only for ceiling joists with no access to
Min. 6 9½", 11⅞", 14" or 16" Web attic space.
AJS® Series Ceiling Joist Filler 2) Ceiling joist must be designed to carry all roof load
@ 24" o.c. Maximum
transferred through rafter struts as shown.
3½" Minimum Bearing 3) AJS ® ceiling joist end reaction may not exceed 550 pounds.
(2x4 Wall) Each End 4) Minimum roof slope is 6/12.
5) Nail roof rafter to AJS® top flange with 1 - 10d (3” long) box or
Maximum Span Lengths Without Roof Loads larger nail.
9 1 ⁄ 2" AJS® 140, 150, 20, 190, 25 19'-6" 6) 1x4 nailers must be continuous and nailed to a braced end wall.
117 ⁄ 8 " AJS® 140, 150, 20, 190, 25 22'-0" 7) Install a 24" long web stiffener on each side of AJS® Joist
14" AJS® 140, 150, 20, 190, 25 24'-6" at beveled ends. Nail roof rafter to AJS® Joist per
If roof loads transfer to ceiling joists through struts, analyze with BC Calc ® software,
building code requirements for ceiling joist to roof rafter
not exceeding end reaction limit stated in Note 3 (see right). connection.

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 Roof Framing Details 15

Additional roof framing details available with BC Framer® software

R01 2x beveled plate for slope R02 Rimboard / Versa-Lam® LVL blocking. R03
greater than ¼/12. Ventilation “V” cut:
1/3 of length, 1/2 of depth Rimboard / Versa-Lam® LVL blocking.
Ventilation "V" cut:
1/3 of length, 1/2 of depth

2x4
blocking Tight fit Flange of AJS® Joists may be
for lateral birdsmouth cut only at the low
for soffit stability. end of the joist. Birdsmouth
support. cut AJS® Joist flange must bear
2'-6" max. fully on plate, web stiffener
Simpson VPA or USP TMP connectors or equal can be Flange of AJS® Joists may be birdsmouth cut only at
used in lieu of beveled plate for slopes from 3/12 to 12/12. required each side.
the low end of the joist. Birdsmouth cut AJS® Joist 2'-6" max.
flange must bear fully on plate, web stiffener required
each side. Bottom flange shall be fully supported.

R04 10d nails R05 R06 Simpson or USP LSTA24 strap where slope
2x4 one side for 135 PLF max. Simpson or USP LSTA24 strap, nailing per exceeds 7/12 (straps may be required
at 6" o.c. 2x6 one side for 240 PLF max. governing building code. for lower slopes in high-wind areas).
AJS® blocking Nailing per governing building code.
Versa-Lam® LVL Holes cut
support beam. for ventilation.
Versa-Lam® LVL
Backer block. support beam.
Thickness per
corresponding
AJS® series. 2x block.
AJS® blocking
Holes cut Double-beveled Beveled web stiffener
4'-0" horiz. for ventilation. wood plate. on each side.
Blocking on both sides of ridge may be required for shear
2'-6" horiz. transfer per design professional of record. Simpson LSSUI or USP TMU hanger.

R07 R11 L DN05

Double joist may be required
Backer block L when L exceeds rafter spacing.
(minimum 12" wide). (2'-0"
Joist Nail with 10 - 10d nails. max.)
Hanger Blocking as required.
Nail outrigger
through AJS® web.
DO NOT bevel-cut joist
Filler block. Nail beyond inside face of wall, except
with 10 - 10d nails. for specific conditions in details
2" x _ outrigger shown on pages 6 and 15 of the
Backer block required where top flange notched around AJS® Specifier Guide.
joist hanger load exceeds 250 lbs. top flange. Outrigger
Install tight to top flange. spacing no greater
End Wall. than 24" on-center.

LATERAL SUPPORT • Sheathing to AJS® joist: WEB STIFFENER REQUIREMENTS

• AJS® Joists must be laterally supported at end – Prescriptive residential floor sheathing nailing • See Web Stiffener Requirements on page 9.
supports (including supports adjacent to overhangs) requires 8d common nails @ 6" o.c. on edges and @
with hangers, rimboard, or blocking (Versa-Lam® LVL, 12" o.c. in the field (IRC® Table R602.3(1)). PROTECT AJS® JOISTS FROM THE WEATHER
Boise Cascade® Rimboard or AJS® Joist). Metal cross – See closest allowable nail spacing limits on page 24 • AJS® Joists are intended only for applications that
bracing or other x-bracing provides adequate lateral provide permanent protection from the weather.
support for AJS® Joists, consult governing building for floor diaphragm nailing specified at closer spacing
code for roof diaphragm connection provisions. than IRC®. Bundles of AJS® Joists should be covered and stored
– Maximum nail spacing for minimum lateral stability: off of the ground on stickers.
MINIMUM BEARING LENGTH FOR AJS® JOISTS
• Minimum end bearing: 1½" for all AJS® Joists. 3½" is 18" for AJS® 140/150/20/190, 24" for larger AJS® joist MAXIMUM SLOPE
required at cantilever and intermediate supports. series.
• Unless otherwise noted, all roof details are valid for
• Longer bearing lengths allow higher reaction values. – 14 gauge staples may be substituted for 8d nails if
slopes of 12 in 12 or less.
Refer to the building code evaluation report or the the staples penetrate at least 1 inch into the joist.
BC Calc® software. – Wood screws may be acceptable, contact local VENTILATION
NAILING REQUIREMENTS building official and/or Boise Cascade EWP • The 1½ inch, pre-stamped knock-out holes spaced
• AJS® rim joist, rim board or closure panel to AJS® joist: Engineering for further information. at 12 inches on center along the AJS® Joist may
– Rims or closure panel 1¼ inches thick and less: all be knocked out and used for cross ventilation.
2-8d nails, one each in the top and bottom flange. BACKER AND FILLER BLOCK DIMENSIONS
Deeper joists that what is structurally needed may
– AJS® 140/150/20/190 rim joist: 2-16d box nails, one Series Backer Filler Block Thickness
each in the top and bottom flange. Block Thickness be advantageous in ventilation design. Consult local
– AJS® 25 rim joist: Toe-nail top flange to rim joist with building official and/or ventilation specialist for specific
140
2-10d box nails, one each side of flange. 150 1⅛" or two ½" 2x _ + ⅝" wood panel ventilation requirements.
• AJS® rim joist, rim board or AJS® blocking panel to 20 wood panels
support: BIRDSMOUTH CUTS
190
– Min. 8d nails @ 6" o.c. per IRC®. • AJS® Joists may be birdsmouth cut only at the low
– Connection per design professional of record's 25 2 x _ lumber Double 2 x _ lumber end support. AJS® Joists with birdsmouth cuts may
specification for shear transfer. cantilever up to 2'-6" past the low end support. The
• AJS® joist to support: • Cut backer and filler blocks to a maximum depth equal bottom flange must sit fully on the support and may
– 2-8d nails, one on each side of the web, placed to the web depth minus ¼" to avoid a forced fit. not overhang the inside face of the support. High
1½ inches minimum from the end of the AJS® Joist
to limit splitting. • For deeper AJS® Joists, stack 2x lumber or use multiple end supports and intermediate supports may not be
pieces of ¾" wood panels. birdsmouth cut.

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 16 Roof Span Tables
Maximum clear span in feet and inches, based on horizontal spans.

115% and 125% Load Duration

AJS® 140 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 140 AJS® 140 AJS® 140 AJS® 140
Live Dead 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12
Load Load or to to or to to or to to or to to
[psf] [psf] Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12
Non- 20 10 25'–2" 23'–9" 22'–0" 30'–1" 28'–5" 26'–4" 34'–4" 32'–4" 30'–0" 37'–10" 35'–11" 33'–4"
Snow 20 15 23'–10" 22'–5" 20'–8" 28'–6" 26'–9" 24'–9" 32'–5" 30'–6" 28'–2" 34'–11" 33'–10" 31'–3"
125% 20 20 22'–9" 21'–4" 19'–7" 27'–3" 25'–6" 23'–5" 30'–3" 29'–0" 26'–8" 32'–7" 31'–6" 29'–7"
25 10 23'–11" 22'–7" 21'–0" 28'–5" 27'–0" 25'–2" 31'–2" 30'–7" 28'–8" 33'–7" 32'–11" 31'–10"
25 15 22'–10" 21'–6" 19'–10" 26'–6" 25'–8" 23'–9" 29'–1" 28'–4" 27'–1" 31'–4" 30'–6" 29'–5"
12" o.c. 30 10 22'–10" 21'–8" 20'–2" 26'–7" 25'–11" 24'–2" 29'–2" 28'–8" 27'–6" 31'–6" 30'–11" 30'–2"
Snow 30 15 21'–11" 20'–8" 19'–2" 25'–0" 24'–5" 22'–11" 27'–5" 26'–10" 25'–11" 29'–7" 28'–11" 28'–0"
115% 40 10 20'–10" 19'–11" 18'–10" 23'–9" 23'–5" 22'–6" 26'–2" 25'–9" 25'–3" 28'–2" 27'–9" 27'–2"
40 15 19'–10" 19'–4" 18'–1" 22'–7" 22'–2" 21'–7" 24'–10" 24'–4" 23'–9" 26'–9" 26'–3" 25'–7"
50 10 19'–0" 18'–6" 17'–6" 21'–8" 21'–5" 21'–0" 23'–10" 23'–7" 23'–2" 25'–8" 25'–5" 25'–0"
50 15 18'–3" 17'–11" 17'–2" 20'–10" 20'–6" 20'–0" 22'–10" 22'–6" 22'–0" 24'–8" 24'–3" 23'–8"
Non- 20 10 22'–10" 21'–6" 20'–0" 27'–4" 25'–9" 23'–11" 30'–5" 29'–4" 27'–3" 32'–9" 32'–0" 30'–3"
Snow 20 15 21'–7" 20'–3" 18'–9" 25'–6" 24'–3" 22'–5" 28'–1" 27'–2" 25'–6" 30'–3" 29'–4" 28'–2"
125% 20 20 20'–7" 19'–3" 17'–9" 23'–10" 23'–0" 21'–3" 26'–2" 25'–3" 24'–1" 28'–2" 27'–3" 26'–0"
25 10 21'–7" 20'–6" 19'–1" 24'–7" 24'–1" 22'–10" 27'–0" 26'–5" 25'–8" 29'–1" 28'–6" 27'–8"
25 15 20'–1" 19'–5" 18'–0" 22'–11" 22'–4" 21'–6" 25'–2" 24'–6" 23'–8" 27'–1" 26'–5" 25'–6"
16" o.c. 30 10 20'–2" 19'–7" 18'–3" 23'–0" 22'–7" 21'–11" 25'–3" 24'–10" 24'–2" 27'–3" 26'–9" 26'–1"
Snow 30 15 18'–11" 18'–6" 17'–5" 21'–7" 21'–1" 20'–5" 23'–9" 23'–2" 22'–5" 25'–7" 25'–0" 24'–2"
115% 40 10 18'–0" 17'–9" 17'–1" 20'–7" 20'–3" 19'–10" 22'–7" 22'–3" 21'–10" 24'–4" 24'–0" 23'–6"
40 15 17'–2" 16'–10" 16'–4" 19'–7" 19'–2" 18'–8" 21'–6" 21'–1" 20'–6" 23'–2" 22'–8" 22'–1"
50 10 16'–5" 16'–3" 15'–10" 18'–9" 18'–6" 18'–3" 20'–7" 20'–4" 20'–0" 22'–3" 21'–11" 21'–7"
50 15 15'–9" 15'–6" 15'–2" 18'–0" 17'–8" 17'–3" 19'–9" 19'–5" 19'–0" 21'–4" 20'–11" 20'–6"
Non- 20 10 21'–5" 20'–3" 18'–9" 25'–3" 24'–2" 22'–5" 27'–9" 27'–1" 25'–7" 29'–10" 29'–2" 28'–3"
Snow 20 15 20'–3" 19'–1" 17'–7" 23'–3" 22'–7" 21'–1" 25'–7" 24'–10" 23'–10" 27'–7" 26'–9" 25'–8"
125% 20 20 19'–1" 18'–1" 16'–8" 21'–9" 21'–0" 19'–11" 23'–10" 23'–0" 22'–0" 25'–9" 24'–10" 23'–8"
25 10 19'–8" 19'–3" 17'–11" 22'–5" 21'–11" 21'–4" 24'–7" 24'–1" 23'–5" 26'–6" 26'–0" 25'–3"
25 15 18'–4" 17'–10" 16'–11" 20'–11" 20'–4" 19'–7" 22'–11" 22'–4" 21'–7" 24'–9" 24'–1" 23'–3"
19.2" o.c. 30 10 18'–5" 18'–1" 17'–2" 21'–0" 20'–7" 20'–1" 23'–0" 22'–7" 22'–1" 24'–10" 24'–5" 23'–9"
Snow 30 15 17'–3" 16'–10" 16'–4" 19'–8" 19'–3" 18'–7" 21'–8" 21'–2" 20'–6" 23'–4" 22'–9" 22'–1"
115% 40 10 16'–5" 16'–2" 15'–10" 18'–9" 18'–6" 18'–1" 20'–7" 20'–4" 19'–11" 22'–2" 21'–11" 21'–5"
40 15 15'–8" 15'–4" 14'–11" 17'–10" 17'–6" 17'–0" 19'–7" 19'–2" 18'–8" 21'–1" 20'–8" 20'–2"
50 10 15'–0" 14'–10" 14'–7" 17'–1" 16'–11" 16'–7" 18'–10" 18'–7" 18'–3" 20'–3" 20'–0" 19'–8"
50 15 14'–4" 14'–2" 13'–10" 16'–5" 16'–1" 15'–9" 18'–0" 17'–9" 17'–4" 19'–5" 19'–1" 18'–8"
Non- 20 10 19'–9" 18'–9" 17'–5" 22'–6" 22'–0" 20'–10" 24'–9" 24'–2" 23'–5" 26'–8" 26'–1" 25'–3"
Snow 20 15 18'–3" 17'–8" 16'–3" 20'–10" 20'–2" 19'–4" 22'–10" 22'–2" 21'–3" 24'–7" 23'–11" 22'–11"
125% 20 20 17'–0" 16'–5" 15'–5" 19'–5" 18'–9" 17'–10" 21'–4" 20'–7" 19'–8" 23'–0" 22'–2" 21'–2"
25 10 17'–7" 17'–2" 16'–7" 20'–0" 19'–7" 19'–1" 22'–0" 21'–6" 20'–11" 23'–8" 23'–3" 22'–7"
25 15 16'–4" 15'–11" 15'–4" 18'–8" 18'–2" 17'–6" 20'–6" 20'–0" 19'–3" 22'–1" 21'–6" 20'–9"
24" o.c. 30 10 16'–5" 16'–1" 15'–9" 18'–9" 18'–5" 17'–11" 20'–7" 20'–2" 19'–8" 22'–2" 21'–9" 21'–3"
Snow 30 15 15'–5" 15'–1" 14'–7" 17'–7" 17'–2" 16'–8" 19'–4" 18'–11" 18'–3" 20'–10" 20'–4" 19'–8"
115% 40 10 14'–8" 14'–6" 14'–2" 16'–9" 16'–6" 16'–2" 18'–5" 18'–2" 17'–9" 19'–10" 19'–7" 19'–2"
40 15 13'–11" 13'–8" 13'–4" 15'–11" 15'–7" 15'–2" 17'–6" 17'–2" 16'–8" 18'–10" 18'–6" 18'–0"
50 10 13'–5" 13'–3" 13'–0" 15'–3" 15'–1" 14'–10" 16'–9" 16'–7" 16'–4" 18'–1" 17'–11" 17'–5"
50 15 12'–10" 12'–7" 12'–4" 14'–8" 14'–5" 14'–1" 16'–1" 15'–10" 15'–5" 17'–0" 16'–5" 15'–8"

• Table values are limited by shear, moment, total load deflection equal to • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may
L/180 and live load deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building be possible to exceed the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific
code for other deflection limits that may apply. application with the BC Calc® software.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span • Slope roof joists at least ¼" over 12" to minimize ponding.
applications. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc® software if the
• Allowable spans and loads shall be adjusted and checked for wind load
length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span.
as required by local building code.
• Table values assume minimum bearing lengths without web stiffeners for
joist depths of 16 inches and less.

Boise Cascade EWP • ALLJOIST® Specifier Guide • 09/30/2014 r 04/10/2020

 Roof Span Tables 17

Maximum clear span in feet and inches, based on horizontal spans.

115% and 125% Load Duration

AJS® 150 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 150 AJS® 150 AJS® 150 AJS® 150
Live Dead 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12
Load Load or to to or to to or to to or to to
[psf] [psf] Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12
Non- 20 10 25'–9" 24'–3" 22'–6" 30'–9" 29'–0" 26'–11" 35'–1" 33'–1" 30'–8" 38'–11" 36'–8" 34'–0"
Snow 20 15 24'–4" 22'–10" 21'–1" 29'–2" 27'–5" 25'–3" 33'–2" 31'–2" 28'–9" 36'–10" 34'–7" 31'–11"
125% 20 20 23'–3" 21'–9" 20'–0" 27'–10" 26'–0" 23'–11" 31'–8" 29'–8" 27'–3" 34'–11" 32'–11" 30'–3"
25 10 24'–5" 23'–1" 21'–6" 29'–3" 27'–8" 25'–9" 33'–3" 31'–6" 29'–3" 36'–0" 34'–11" 32'–6"
25 15 23'–3" 21'–11" 20'–4" 27'–11" 26'–3" 24'–4" 31'–2" 29'–11" 27'–8" 33'–7" 32'–9" 30'–9"
12" o.c. 30 10 23'–4" 22'–1" 20'–7" 27'–11" 26'–6" 24'–8" 31'–4" 30'–2" 28'–1" 33'–9" 33'–1" 31'–2"
Snow 30 15 22'–5" 21'–1" 19'–7" 26'–10" 25'–3" 23'–6" 29'–5" 28'–9" 26'–9" 31'–9" 31'–0" 29'–8"
115% 40 10 21'–3" 20'–4" 19'–3" 25'–5" 24'–5" 23'–0" 28'–0" 27'–7" 26'–3" 30'–2" 29'–9" 29'–1"
40 15 20'–11" 19'–9" 18'–5" 24'–3" 23'–8" 22'–1" 26'–8" 26'–1" 25'–2" 28'–8" 28'–2" 27'–5"
50 10 19'–8" 18'–10" 17'–11" 23'–3" 22'–7" 21'–5" 25'–7" 25'–3" 24'–5" 27'–7" 27'–3" 26'–9"
50 15 19'–7" 18'–9" 17'–6" 22'–4" 21'–11" 21'–0" 24'–6" 24'–1" 23'–7" 26'–5" 26'–0" 25'–5"
Non- 20 10 23'–4" 22'–0" 20'–5" 27'–11" 26'–4" 24'–5" 31'–9" 30'–0" 27'–10" 35'–1" 33'–3" 30'–10"
Snow 20 15 22'–1" 20'–9" 19'–2" 26'–5" 24'–10" 22'–11" 30'–1" 28'–3" 26'–1" 32'–5" 31'–4" 28'–11"
125% 20 20 21'–1" 19'–8" 18'–1" 25'–2" 23'–7" 21'–8" 28'–1" 26'–11" 24'–9" 30'–3" 29'–2" 27'–5"
25 10 22'–1" 20'–11" 19'–6" 26'–4" 25'–1" 23'–4" 28'–11" 28'–4" 26'–7" 31'–2" 30'–6" 29'–6"
25 15 21'–1" 19'–10" 18'–5" 24'–7" 23'–9" 22'–0" 27'–0" 26'–3" 25'–1" 29'–1" 28'–4" 27'–4"
16" o.c. 30 10 21'–2" 20'–0" 18'–8" 24'–8" 24'–0" 22'–4" 27'–1" 26'–7" 25'–6" 29'–2" 28'–8" 27'–11"
Snow 30 15 20'–3" 19'–1" 17'–9" 23'–2" 22'–8" 21'–3" 25'–5" 24'–10" 24'–1" 27'–5" 26'–9" 25'–11"
115% 40 10 19'–3" 18'–5" 17'–5" 22'–1" 21'–9" 20'–10" 24'–3" 23'–10" 23'–5" 26'–1" 25'–9" 25'–3"
40 15 18'–5" 17'–11" 16'–8" 21'–0" 20'–7" 20'–0" 23'–0" 22'–7" 22'–0" 24'–10" 24'–4" 23'–8"
50 10 17'–8" 17'–1" 16'–3" 20'–2" 19'–11" 19'–5" 22'–1" 21'–10" 21'–6" 23'–10" 23'–6" 23'–2"
50 15 16'–11" 16'–8" 15'–10" 19'–4" 19'–0" 18'–7" 21'–2" 20'–10" 20'–4" 22'–10" 22'–6" 21'–11"
Non- 20 10 21'–11" 20'–8" 19'–2" 26'–3" 24'–9" 22'–11" 29'–9" 28'–2" 26'–2" 32'–0" 31'–3" 29'–0"
Snow 20 15 20'–9" 19'–6" 18'–0" 24'–10" 23'–4" 21'–6" 27'–5" 26'–7" 24'–6" 29'–7" 28'–8" 27'–2"
125% 20 20 19'–9" 18'–6" 17'–0" 23'–4" 22'–2" 20'–5" 25'–7" 24'–8" 23'–3" 27'–7" 26'–7" 25'–5"
25 10 20'–9" 19'–8" 18'–3" 24'–0" 23'–6" 21'–11" 26'–5" 25'–10" 24'–11" 28'–5" 27'–10" 27'–1"
25 15 19'–8" 18'–8" 17'–3" 22'–5" 21'–10" 20'–8" 24'–7" 24'–0" 23'–1" 26'–6" 25'–10" 24'–11"
19.2" o.c. 30 10 19'–9" 18'–10" 17'–7" 22'–6" 22'–1" 21'–0" 24'–8" 24'–3" 23'–8" 26'–7" 26'–2" 25'–6"
Snow 30 15 18'–7" 17'–11" 16'–8" 21'–2" 20'–8" 20'–0" 23'–3" 22'–8" 21'–11" 25'–0" 24'–5" 23'–8"
115% 40 10 17'–8" 17'–4" 16'–4" 20'–1" 19'–10" 19'–5" 22'–1" 21'–9" 21'–4" 23'–10" 23'–6" 23'–0"
40 15 16'–9" 16'–5" 15'–8" 19'–2" 18'–9" 18'–3" 21'–0" 20'–7" 20'–1" 22'–8" 22'–2" 21'–7"
50 10 16'–1" 15'–11" 15'–3" 18'–4" 18'–2" 17'–10" 20'–2" 19'–11" 19'–7" 21'–9" 21'–6" 21'–1"
50 15 15'–5" 15'–2" 14'–10" 17'–7" 17'–4" 16'–11" 19'–4" 19'–0" 18'–7" 20'–10" 20'–6" 19'–8"
Non- 20 10 20'–3" 19'–1" 17'–9" 24'–2" 22'–11" 21'–3" 26'–7" 25'–11" 24'–3" 28'–7" 27'–11" 26'–11"
Snow 20 15 19'–2" 18'–0" 16'–8" 22'–4" 21'–7" 19'–11" 24'–6" 23'–9" 22'–8" 26'–5" 25'–7" 24'–7"
125% 20 20 18'–3" 17'–2" 15'–9" 20'–10" 20'–1" 18'–10" 22'–10" 22'–1" 21'–1" 24'–8" 23'–9" 22'–8"
25 10 18'–10" 18'–2" 16'–11" 21'–6" 21'–0" 20'–3" 23'–7" 23'–1" 22'–5" 25'–5" 24'–11" 24'–2"
25 15 17'–7" 17'–1" 16'–0" 20'–0" 19'–6" 18'–10" 22'–0" 21'–5" 20'–8" 23'–8" 23'–1" 22'–3"
24" o.c. 30 10 17'–8" 17'–4" 16'–3" 20'–1" 19'–9" 19'–3" 22'–1" 21'–8" 21'–2" 23'–9" 23'–4" 22'–9"
Snow 30 15 16'–7" 16'–2" 15'–5" 18'–11" 18'–5" 17'–10" 20'–9" 20'–3" 19'–7" 22'–4" 21'–10" 21'–1"
115% 40 10 15'–9" 15'–6" 15'–2" 18'–0" 17'–8" 17'–4" 19'–9" 19'–5" 19'–1" 21'–3" 20'–11" 20'–6"
40 15 15'–0" 14'–8" 14'–4" 17'–1" 16'–9" 16'–4" 18'–9" 18'–5" 17'–11" 20'–1" 19'–3" 18'–3"
50 10 14'–5" 14'–2" 14'–0" 16'–5" 16'–2" 15'–11" 18'–0" 17'–9" 17'–2" 18'–6" 18'–0" 17'–5"
50 15 13'–9" 13'–7" 13'–3" 15'–9" 15'–5" 15'–1" 16'–9" 16'–2" 15'–5" 17'–0" 16'–5" 15'–8"

• Table values are limited by shear, moment, total load deflection equal to • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may
L/180 and live load deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building be possible to exceed the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific
code for other deflection limits that may apply. application with the BC Calc® software.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span • Slope roof joists at least ¼" over 12" to minimize ponding.
applications. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc software if the
• Allowable spans and loads shall be adjusted and checked for wind load
length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span.
as required by local building code.
• Table values assume minimum bearing lengths without web stiffeners for
joist depths of 16 inches and less.

Boise Cascade EWP • ALLJOIST® Specifier Guide • 09/30/2014 r 04/10/2020

 18 Roof Span Tables
Maximum clear span in feet and inches, based on horizontal spans.

115% and 125% Load Duration

AJS® 20 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 20 AJS® 20 AJS® 20 AJS® 20
Live Dead 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12
Load Load or to to or to to or to to or to to
[psf] [psf] Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12
Non- 20 10 27'–4" 25'–9" 23'–11" 32'–7" 30'–9" 28'–7" 37'–1" 35'–0" 32'–6" 41'–2" 38'–10" 36'–0"
Snow 20 15 25'–10" 24'–3" 22'–5" 30'–11" 29'–0" 26'–9" 35'–2" 33'–0" 30'–5" 39'–0" 36'–7" 33'–9"
125% 20 20 24'–8" 23'–1" 21'–3" 29'–6" 27'–7" 25'–4" 33'–6" 31'–5" 28'–10" 37'–2" 34'–10" 32'–0"
25 10 25'–11" 24'–6" 22'–10" 31'–0" 29'–3" 27'–3" 35'–3" 33'–4" 31'–0" 39'–1" 36'–11" 34'–4"
25 15 24'–9" 23'–3" 21'–6" 29'–7" 27'–10" 25'–9" 33'–7" 31'–8" 29'–4" 36'–11" 35'–1" 32'–6"
12" o.c. 30 10 24'–9" 23'–6" 21'–11" 29'–7" 28'–0" 26'–2" 33'–8" 31'–11" 29'–9" 37'–1" 35'–4" 33'–0"
Snow 30 15 23'–9" 22'–5" 20'–10" 28'–5" 26'–9" 24'–10" 32'–4" 30'–6" 28'–3" 34'–10" 33'–10" 31'–4"
115% 40 10 22'–6" 21'–7" 20'–5" 26'–11" 25'–10" 24'–5" 30'–8" 29'–5" 27'–9" 33'–2" 32'–7" 30'–9"
40 15 22'–2" 21'–0" 19'–7" 26'–6" 25'–1" 23'–5" 29'–3" 28'–7" 26'–7" 31'–7" 30'–11" 29'–6"
50 10 20'–10" 20'–0" 19'–0" 24'–11" 23'–11" 22'–9" 28'–1" 27'–3" 25'–10" 30'–3" 29'–11" 28'–8"
50 15 20'–10" 19'–11" 18'–7" 24'–6" 23'–9" 22'–3" 26'–11" 26'–6" 25'–3" 29'–0" 28'–7" 27'–11"
Non- 20 10 24'–9" 23'–4" 21'–8" 29'–7" 27'–11" 25'–11" 33'–8" 31'–9" 29'–5" 37'–4" 35'–2" 32'–8"
Snow 20 15 23'–5" 22'–0" 20'–4" 28'–0" 26'–4" 24'–3" 31'–10" 29'–11" 27'–7" 35'–4" 33'–2" 30'–7"
125% 20 20 22'–4" 20'–11" 19'–3" 26'–8" 25'–0" 23'–0" 30'–5" 28'–5" 26'–2" 33'–3" 31'–7" 29'–0"
25 10 23'–6" 22'–2" 20'–8" 28'–1" 26'–6" 24'–8" 31'–10" 30'–2" 28'–1" 34'–3" 33'–6" 31'–2"
25 15 22'–5" 21'–1" 19'–6" 26'–9" 25'–2" 23'–4" 29'–8" 28'–8" 26'–7" 32'–0" 31'–1" 29'–5"
16" o.c. 30 10 22'–5" 21'–3" 19'–10" 26'–10" 25'–5" 23'–9" 29'–9" 28'–11" 27'–0" 32'–1" 31'–6" 29'–11"
Snow 30 15 21'–6" 20'–4" 18'–10" 25'–6" 24'–3" 22'–6" 28'–0" 27'–4" 25'–8" 30'–2" 29'–5" 28'–5"
115% 40 10 20'–5" 19'–7" 18'–6" 24'–3" 23'–5" 22'–1" 26'–8" 26'–3" 25'–2" 28'–8" 28'–3" 27'–9"
40 15 20'–1" 19'–0" 17'–9" 23'–1" 22'–7" 21'–2" 25'–4" 24'–10" 24'–1" 27'–3" 26'–9" 26'–1"
50 10 18'–11" 18'–1" 17'–2" 22'–2" 21'–8" 20'–7" 24'–4" 24'–0" 23'–5" 26'–2" 25'–11" 25'–5"
50 15 18'–7" 18'–0" 16'–10" 21'–3" 20'–10" 20'–1" 23'–4" 22'–11" 22'–5" 25'–1" 24'–8" 23'–7"
Non- 20 10 23'–3" 21'–11" 20'–4" 27'–9" 26'–2" 24'–4" 31'–7" 29'–10" 27'–8" 35'–1" 33'–1" 30'–8"
Snow 20 15 22'–0" 20'–8" 19'–1" 26'–4" 24'–8" 22'–10" 29'–11" 28'–1" 25'–11" 32'–6" 31'–2" 28'–9"
125% 20 20 21'–0" 19'–8" 18'–1" 25'–1" 23'–6" 21'–7" 28'–1" 26'–9" 24'–7" 30'–4" 29'–3" 27'–3"
25 10 22'–1" 20'–10" 19'–5" 26'–4" 24'–11" 23'–3" 29'–0" 28'–4" 26'–5" 31'–3" 30'–7" 29'–3"
25 15 21'–0" 19'–10" 18'–4" 24'–8" 23'–8" 21'–11" 27'–1" 26'–4" 24'–11" 29'–2" 28'–5" 27'–5"
19.2" o.c. 30 10 21'–1" 19'–11" 18'–8" 24'–9" 23'–10" 22'–3" 27'–2" 26'–8" 25'–4" 29'–3" 28'–9" 28'–0"
Snow 30 15 20'–2" 19'–1" 17'–8" 23'–3" 22'–8" 21'–2" 25'–6" 24'–11" 24'–1" 27'–6" 26'–10" 26'–0"
115% 40 10 19'–2" 18'–5" 17'–4" 22'–1" 21'–10" 20'–9" 24'–3" 23'–11" 23'–5" 26'–2" 25'–9" 25'–3"
40 15 18'–5" 17'–10" 16'–8" 21'–0" 20'–7" 19'–11" 23'–1" 22'–8" 22'–0" 24'–11" 24'–2" 22'–11"
50 10 17'–8" 17'–0" 16'–2" 20'–2" 19'–11" 19'–4" 22'–2" 21'–11" 21'–6" 23'–2" 22'–7" 21'–10"
50 15 17'–0" 16'–8" 15'–9" 19'–4" 19'–0" 18'–7" 21'–0" 20'–3" 19'–4" 21'–3" 20'–7" 19'–8"
Non- 20 10 21'–6" 20'–4" 18'–10" 25'–9" 24'–3" 22'–6" 29'–2" 27'–7" 25'–8" 31'–5" 30'–8" 28'–5"
Snow 20 15 20'–4" 19'–1" 17'–8" 24'–4" 22'–10" 21'–1" 26'–11" 26'–0" 24'–0" 29'–0" 28'–2" 26'–8"
125% 20 20 19'–5" 18'–2" 16'–9" 22'–11" 21'–9" 20'–0" 25'–2" 24'–3" 22'–9" 27'–1" 26'–2" 24'–11"
25 10 20'–5" 19'–4" 18'–0" 23'–7" 23'–1" 21'–6" 25'–11" 25'–5" 24'–6" 27'–11" 27'–4" 26'–7"
25 15 19'–4" 18'–4" 17'–0" 22'–0" 21'–5" 20'–4" 24'–2" 23'–6" 22'–8" 26'–1" 25'–4" 24'–3"
24" o.c. 30 10 19'–4" 18'–6" 17'–3" 22'–1" 21'–8" 20'–8" 24'–3" 23'–10" 23'–3" 26'–2" 25'–8" 25'–0"
Snow 30 15 18'–2" 17'–8" 16'–5" 20'–9" 20'–3" 19'–7" 22'–10" 22'–3" 21'–7" 24'–6" 23'–4" 21'–11"
115% 40 10 17'–4" 17'–0" 16'–1" 19'–9" 19'–6" 19'–1" 21'–8" 21'–3" 20'–5" 22'–2" 21'–6" 20'–8"
40 15 16'–6" 16'–2" 15'–5" 18'–9" 18'–5" 17'–8" 19'–9" 19'–0" 18'–0" 20'–1" 19'–3" 18'–3"
50 10 15'–10" 15'–7" 14'–11" 17'–11" 17'–6" 16'–11" 18'–2" 17'–9" 17'–2" 18'–6" 18'–0" 17'–5"
50 15 15'–2" 14'–11" 14'–7" 16'–5" 15'–11" 15'–2" 16'–9" 16'–2" 15'–5" 17'–0" 16'–5" 15'–8"

• Table values are limited by shear, moment, total load deflection equal to • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may
L/180 and live load deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building be possible to exceed the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific
code for other deflection limits that may apply. application with the BC CALC® software.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span • Slope roof joists at least ¼" over 12" to minimize ponding.
applications. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc software if the
• Allowable spans and loads shall be adjusted and checked for wind load
length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span.
as required by local building code.
• Table values assume minimum bearing lengths without web stiffeners for
joist depths of 16 inches and less.

Boise Cascade EWP • ALLJOIST® Specifier Guide • 09/30/2014 r 04/10/2020

 Roof Span Tables 19

Maximum clear span in feet and inches, based on horizontal spans.

115% and 125% Load Duration

AJS® 190 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 190 AJS® 190 AJS® 190 AJS® 190
Live Dead 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12
Load Load or to to or to to or to to or to to
[psf] [psf] Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12
Non- 20 10 27'–9" 26'–2" 24'–3" 33'–2" 31'–3" 29'–0" 37'–9" 35'–7" 33'–0" 41'–10" 39'–6" 36'–7"
Snow 20 15 26'–3" 24'–8" 22'–9" 31'–5" 29'–6" 27'–3" 35'–9" 33'–7" 31'–0" 39'–8" 37'–3" 34'–4"
125% 20 20 25'–1" 23'–6" 21'–7" 30'–0" 28'–1" 25'–9" 34'–1" 31'–11" 29'–4" 37'–10" 35'–5" 32'–7"
25 10 26'–4" 24'–11" 23'–2" 31'–6" 29'–9" 27'–8" 35'–10" 33'–10" 31'–6" 39'–9" 37'–7" 34'–11"
25 15 25'–2" 23'–8" 21'–11" 30'–0" 28'–3" 26'–2" 34'–2" 32'–2" 29'–9" 37'–11" 35'–8" 33'–0"
12" o.c. 30 10 25'–2" 23'–10" 22'–3" 30'–1" 28'–6" 26'–7" 34'–3" 32'–5" 30'–3" 38'–0" 36'–0" 33'–7"
Snow 30 15 24'–2" 22'–9" 21'–2" 28'–10" 27'–3" 25'–3" 32'–10" 31'–0" 28'–9" 36'–5" 34'–4" 31'–11"
115% 40 10 22'–11" 22'–0" 20'–9" 27'–5" 26'–3" 24'–10" 31'–2" 29'–11" 28'–3" 34'–7" 33'–2" 31'–4"
40 15 22'–7" 21'–4" 19'–11" 27'–0" 25'–6" 23'–9" 30'–8" 29'–1" 27'–1" 33'–10" 32'–3" 30'–0"
50 10 21'–3" 20'–4" 19'–4" 25'–4" 24'–4" 23'–1" 28'–11" 27'–8" 26'–3" 32'–0" 30'–9" 29'–2"
50 15 21'–3" 20'–3" 18'–11" 25'–4" 24'–2" 22'–7" 28'–10" 27'–6" 25'–8" 31'–1" 30'–6" 28'–6"
Non- 20 10 25'–2" 23'–9" 22'–0" 30'–1" 28'–4" 26'–4" 34'–2" 32'–3" 29'–11" 37'–11" 35'–9" 33'–2"
Snow 20 15 23'–10" 22'–4" 20'–8" 28'–6" 26'–9" 24'–8" 32'–5" 30'–5" 28'–1" 35'–11" 33'–9" 31'–2"
125% 20 20 22'–9" 21'–3" 19'–7" 27'–2" 25'–5" 23'–4" 30'–11" 28'–11" 26'–7" 34'–3" 32'–1" 29'–6"
25 10 23'–10" 22'–7" 21'–0" 28'–6" 27'–0" 25'–1" 32'–6" 30'–8" 28'–7" 36'–0" 34'–1" 31'–8"
25 15 22'–9" 21'–5" 19'–10" 27'–2" 25'–7" 23'–9" 31'–0" 29'–2" 27'–0" 34'–3" 32'–4" 29'–11"
16" o.c. 30 10 22'–10" 21'–7" 20'–2" 27'–3" 25'–10" 24'–1" 31'–0" 29'–5" 27'–5" 34'–4" 32'–7" 30'–5"
Snow 30 15 21'–10" 20'–8" 19'–2" 26'–2" 24'–8" 22'–11" 29'–9" 28'–1" 26'–1" 32'–4" 31'–2" 28'–11"
115% 40 10 20'–9" 19'–11" 18'–10" 24'–10" 23'–10" 22'–6" 28'–3" 27'–1" 25'–7" 30'–9" 30'–1" 28'–5"
40 15 20'–5" 19'–4" 18'–0" 24'–5" 23'–1" 21'–7" 27'–2" 26'–4" 24'–6" 29'–3" 28'–8" 27'–2"
50 10 19'–2" 18'–5" 17'–6" 22'–11" 22'–0" 20'–11" 26'–1" 25'–1" 23'–10" 27'–10" 27'–2" 26'–3"
50 15 19'–2" 18'–4" 17'–1" 22'–9" 21'–11" 20'–5" 25'–0" 24'–5" 23'–3" 25'–7" 24'–9" 23'–7"
Non- 20 10 23'–7" 22'–3" 20'–8" 28'–3" 26'–8" 24'–9" 32'–2" 30'–4" 28'–2" 35'–8" 33'–7" 31'–3"
Snow 20 15 22'–4" 21'–0" 19'–5" 26'–9" 25'–1" 23'–2" 30'–5" 28'–7" 26'–5" 33'–9" 31'–8" 29'–3"
125% 20 20 21'–4" 20'–0" 18'–4" 25'–6" 23'–10" 21'–11" 29'–0" 27'–2" 25'–0" 32'–2" 30'–2" 27'–9"
25 10 22'–5" 21'–2" 19'–9" 26'–10" 25'–4" 23'–7" 30'–6" 28'–10" 26'–10" 33'–6" 32'–0" 29'–9"
25 15 21'–4" 20'–2" 18'–8" 25'–7" 24'–1" 22'–3" 29'–0" 27'–5" 25'–4" 31'–3" 30'–5" 28'–2"
19.2" o.c. 30 10 21'–5" 20'–4" 18'–11" 25'–7" 24'–3" 22'–8" 29'–1" 27'–7" 25'–9" 31'–4" 30'–8" 28'–7"
Snow 30 15 20'–6" 19'–5" 18'–0" 24'–7" 23'–2" 21'–6" 27'–4" 26'–4" 24'–6" 29'–6" 28'–9" 27'–2"
115% 40 10 19'–6" 18'–8" 17'–8" 23'–3" 22'–4" 21'–1" 26'–0" 25'–5" 24'–0" 27'–9" 27'–0" 25'–11"
40 15 19'–2" 18'–2" 16'–11" 22'–6" 21'–8" 20'–3" 24'–9" 23'–10" 22'–7" 25'–2" 24'–2" 22'–11"
50 10 18'–0" 17'–3" 16'–5" 21'–6" 20'–8" 19'–8" 22'–10" 22'–3" 21'–6" 23'–2" 22'–7" 21'–10"
50 15 18'–0" 17'–2" 16'–1" 20'–7" 19'–11" 19'–0" 21'–0" 20'–3" 19'–4" 21'–3" 20'–7" 19'–8"
Non- 20 10 21'–10" 20'–8" 19'–2" 26'–2" 24'–8" 22'–11" 29'–9" 28'–1" 26'–1" 33'–0" 31'–2" 28'–11"
Snow 20 15 20'–8" 19'–5" 18'–0" 24'–9" 23'–3" 21'–6" 28'–2" 26'–6" 24'–5" 31'–1" 29'–4" 27'–1"
125% 20 20 19'–9" 18'–6" 17'–0" 23'–7" 22'–1" 20'–4" 26'–10" 25'–2" 23'–2" 29'–0" 27'–9" 25'–3"
25 10 20'–9" 19'–8" 18'–3" 24'–10" 23'–6" 21'–10" 27'–9" 26'–9" 24'–11" 29'–11" 29'–4" 27'–7"
25 15 19'–9" 18'–8" 17'–3" 23'–7" 22'–3" 20'–8" 25'–11" 25'–3" 23'–6" 27'–6" 26'–1" 24'–3"
24" o.c. 30 10 19'–10" 18'–9" 17'–6" 23'–8" 22'–6" 21'–0" 26'–0" 25'–6" 23'–10" 27'–9" 26'–9" 25'–5"
Snow 30 15 19'–0" 17'–11" 16'–8" 22'–3" 21'–5" 19'–11" 24'–2" 23'–0" 21'–7" 24'–6" 23'–4" 21'–11"
115% 40 10 18'–0" 17'–3" 16'–4" 21'–2" 20'–8" 19'–7" 21'–10" 21'–3" 20'–5" 22'–2" 21'–6" 20'–8"
40 15 17'–8" 16'–9" 15'–8" 19'–5" 18'–8" 17'–8" 19'–9" 19'–0" 18'–0" 20'–1" 19'–3" 18'–3"
50 10 16'–8" 16'–0" 15'–2" 17'–11" 17'–6" 16'–11" 18'–2" 17'–9" 17'–2" 18'–6" 18'–0" 17'–5"
50 15 16'–2" 15'–8" 14'–10" 16'–5" 15'–11" 15'–2" 16'–9" 16'–2" 15'–5" 17'–0" 16'–5" 15'–8"

• Table values are limited by shear, moment, total load deflection equal to • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may
L/180 and live load deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building be possible to exceed the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific
code for other deflection limits that may apply. application with the BC CALC® software.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span • Slope roof joists at least ¼" over 12" to minimize ponding.
applications. Analyze multiple span joists with the BC Calc software if the
• Allowable spans and loads shall be adjusted and checked for wind load
length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span.
as required by local building code.
• Table values assume minimum bearing lengths without web stiffeners for
joist depths of 16 inches and less. 18" joists require web stiffeners at all
bearing locations.
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20 Roof Span Tables
Maximum clear span in feet and inches, based on horizontal spans.

115% and 125% Load Duration

AJS® 25 Series — 9½" - 16" Depths
⅜" Web Thickness — 3½" Flange Width
9½" 11⅞" 14" 16"
AJS® 25 AJS® 25 AJS® 25 AJS® 25
Live Dead 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12 4/12 4/12 8/12
Load Load or to to or to to or to to or to to
[psf] [psf] Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12 Less 8/12 12/12
Non- 20 10 30'–5" 28'–9" 26'–8" 36'–4" 34'–3" 31'–10" 41'–4" 38'–11" 36'–2" 45'–9" 43'–2" 40'–1"
Snow 20 15 28'–10" 27'–1" 25'–0" 34'–5" 32'–4" 29'–10" 39'–1" 36'–9" 33'–11" 43'–4" 40'–8" 37'–7"
125% 20 20 27'–6" 25'–9" 23'–8" 32'–10" 30'–9" 28'–3" 37'–4" 34'–11" 32'–2" 41'–4" 38'–9" 35'–7"
25 10 28'–11" 27'–4" 25'–5" 34'–6" 32'–7" 30'–4" 39'–3" 37'–1" 34'–6" 43'–5" 41'–1" 38'–3"
25 15 27'–7" 25'–11" 24'–0" 32'–11" 31'–0" 28'–8" 37'–5" 35'–3" 32'–7" 41'–5" 39'–0" 36'–2"
12" 30 10 27'–8" 26'–2" 24'–5" 33'–0" 31'–3" 29'–2" 37'–6" 35'–6" 33'–2" 41'–6" 39'–4" 36'–8"
o.c.
Snow 30 15 26'–6" 25'–0" 23'–2" 31'–8" 29'–10" 27'–8" 35'–11" 33'–11" 31'–6" 39'–10" 37'–7" 34'–11"
115% 40 10 25'–2" 24'–1" 22'–9" 30'–0" 28'–9" 27'–2" 34'–1" 32'–9" 30'–11" 37'–10" 36'–3" 34'–3"
40 15 24'–9" 23'–5" 21'–10" 29'–7" 28'–0" 26'–1" 33'–7" 31'–10" 29'–8" 37'–3" 35'–3" 32'–10"
50 10 23'–3" 22'–4" 21'–2" 27'–9" 26'–8" 25'–4" 31'–7" 30'–4" 28'–9" 35'–0" 33'–7" 31'–11"
50 15 23'–3" 22'–2" 20'–9" 27'–9" 26'–6" 24'–9" 31'–7" 30'–1" 28'–2" 35'–0" 33'–4" 31'–2"
Non- 20 10 27'–7" 26'–0" 24'–2" 32'–11" 31'–1" 28'–10" 37'–5" 35'–4" 32'–9" 41'–6" 39'–2" 36'–4"
Snow 20 15 26'–1" 24'–6" 22'–8" 31'–2" 29'–3" 27'–1" 35'–5" 33'–4" 30'–9" 39'–3" 36'–11" 34'–1"
125% 20 20 24'–11" 23'–4" 21'–5" 29'–9" 27'–10" 25'–7" 33'–10" 31'–8" 29'–1" 37'–6" 35'–1" 32'–3"
25 10 26'–2" 24'–9" 23'–1" 31'–3" 29'–7" 27'–6" 35'–6" 33'–7" 31'–3" 39'–5" 37'–3" 34'–8"
25 15 25'–0" 23'–6" 21'–9" 29'–10" 28'–1" 26'–0" 33'–11" 31'–11" 29'–7" 37'–7" 35'–4" 32'–9"
16"
o.c. 30 10 25'–0" 23'–8" 22'–1" 29'–10" 28'–4" 26'–5" 34'–0" 32'–2" 30'–0" 37'–8" 35'–8" 33'–3"
Snow 30 15 24'–0" 22'–8" 21'–0" 28'–8" 27'–0" 25'–1" 32'–7" 30'–9" 28'–6" 36'–1" 34'–1" 31'–7"
115% 40 10 22'–9" 21'–10" 20'–7" 27'–2" 26'–1" 24'–8" 30'–11" 29'–8" 28'–0" 34'–3" 32'–10" 31'–0"
40 15 22'–5" 21'–2" 19'–9" 26'–9" 25'–4" 23'–7" 30'–5" 28'–10" 26'–10" 33'–8" 31'–11" 29'–9"
50 10 21'–0" 20'–2" 19'–2" 25'–2" 24'–2" 22'–11" 28'–7" 27'–5" 26'–1" 31'–8" 30'–5" 28'–11"
50 15 21'–0" 20'–1" 18'–9" 25'–2" 24'–0" 22'–5" 28'–7" 27'–3" 25'–6" 29'–7" 28'–8" 27'–4"
Non- 20 10 25'–11" 24'–5" 22'–8" 30'–11" 29'–2" 27'–1" 35'–2" 33'–2" 30'–10" 39'–0" 36'–9" 34'–2"
Snow 20 15 24'–6" 23'–0" 21'–3" 29'–3" 27'–6" 25'–5" 33'–3" 31'–3" 28'–11" 36'–11" 34'–8" 32'–0"
125% 20 20 23'–5" 21'–11" 20'–2" 27'–11" 26'–2" 24'–1" 31'–9" 29'–9" 27'–4" 35'–2" 32'–11" 30'–4"
25 10 24'–7" 23'–3" 21'–8" 29'–4" 27'–9" 25'–10" 33'–5" 31'–7" 29'–5" 37'–0" 35'–0" 32'–7"
25 15 23'–5" 22'–1" 20'–5" 28'–0" 26'–4" 24'–5" 31'–10" 30'–0" 27'–9" 35'–3" 33'–3" 30'–9"
19.2" 30 10 23'–6" 22'–3" 20'–9" 28'–1" 26'–7" 24'–10" 31'–11" 30'–3" 28'–3" 35'–4" 33'–6" 31'–3"
o.c.
Snow 30 15 22'–6" 21'–3" 19'–9" 26'–11" 25'–5" 23'–7" 30'–7" 28'–10" 26'–10" 33'–11" 32'–0" 29'–8"
115% 40 10 21'–4" 20'–6" 19'–4" 25'–6" 24'–6" 23'–2" 29'–0" 27'–10" 26'–4" 32'–2" 30'–10" 29'–2"
40 15 21'–0" 19'–11" 18'–7" 25'–1" 23'–9" 22'–2" 28'–3" 27'–0" 25'–3" 29'–1" 28'–0" 26'–6"
50 10 19'–9" 18'–11" 18'–0" 23'–7" 22'–8" 21'–6" 26'–1" 25'–5" 24'–6" 26'–10" 26'–2" 25'–3"
50 15 19'–9" 18'–10" 17'–7" 23'–3" 22'–6" 21'–0" 23'–11" 23'–2" 22'–1" 24'–8" 23'–10" 22'–9"
Non- 20 10 24'–0" 22'–8" 21'–0" 28'–8" 27'–0" 25'–1" 32'–7" 30'–9" 28'–6" 36'–1" 34'–1" 31'–7"
Snow 20 15 22'–8" 21'–4" 19'–8" 27'–1" 25'–6" 23'–6" 30'–10" 29'–0" 26'–9" 34'–2" 32'–1" 29'–8"
125% 20 20 21'–8" 20'–3" 18'–8" 25'–10" 24'–3" 22'–3" 29'–5" 27'–6" 25'–4" 32'–7" 30'–6" 28'–1"
25 10 22'–9" 21'–6" 20'–1" 27'–2" 25'–9" 23'–11" 30'–11" 29'–3" 27'–3" 34'–3" 32'–5" 30'–2"
25 15 21'–8" 20'–5" 18'–11" 25'–11" 24'–5" 22'–7" 29'–5" 27'–9" 25'–9" 31'–10" 30'–2" 28'–1"
24"
o.c. 30 10 21'–9" 20'–7" 19'–3" 25'–11" 24'–7" 23'–0" 29'–6" 28'–0" 26'–2" 32'–1" 30'–11" 28'–11"
Snow 30 15 20'–10" 19'–8" 18'–3" 24'–10" 23'–6" 21'–10" 27'–7" 26'–3" 24'–7" 28'–4" 27'–0" 25'–4"
115% 40 10 19'–9" 18'–11" 17'–11" 23'–7" 22'–8" 21'–5" 24'–11" 24'–3" 23'–3" 25'–8" 24'–11" 23'–11"
40 15 19'–5" 18'–5" 17'–2" 21'–11" 21'–1" 19'–11" 22'–7" 21'–8" 20'–7" 23'–3" 22'–4" 21'–2"
50 10 18'–3" 17'–6" 16'–8" 20'–2" 19'–8" 19'–0" 20'–9" 20'–3" 19'–7" 21'–5" 20'–11" 20'–2"
50 15 17'–11" 17'–4" 16'–3" 18'–7" 17'–11" 17'–1" 19'–1" 18'–6" 17'–8" 19'–8" 19'–0" 18'–2"

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 Roof Load Tables 21

Allowable Uniform Roof Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

115% and 125% Load Duration

Use of these tables should be limited to roof slopes of 3½" per foot or less.
For steeper slopes, see pages 16-20.
AJS® 140 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" AJS® 140 11⅞" AJS® 140 14" AJS® 140 16" AJS® 140

Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect.
Non- Non- Non- Non-
Span Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow
Length (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240
6 353 383 - 358 389 - 360 392 - 364 396 -
7 302 329 - 307 334 - 309 336 - 312 339 -
8 264 287 - 269 292 - 270 294 - 273 297 -
9 235 255 - 239 259 - 240 261 - 242 264 -
10 211 230 - 215 233 - 216 235 - 218 237 -
11 182 198 - 195 212 - 196 213 - 198 216 -
12 153 166 - 179 194 - 180 196 - 182 198 -
13 130 142 - 165 179 - 166 180 - 168 182 -
14 112 122 - 146 158 - 154 168 - 156 169 -
15 98 106 - 127 138 - 144 156 - 145 158 -
16 86 93 85 111 121 - 134 146 - 136 148 -
17 76 83 71 99 107 - 119 129 - 128 139 -
18 68 74 60 88 96 - 106 115 - 121 132 -
19 61 66 51 79 86 - 95 103 - 110 120 -
20 55 58 44 71 77 - 86 93 - 99 108 -
21 50 50 38 64 70 - 78 85 - 90 98 -
22 44 44 33 59 64 56 71 77 - 82 89 -
23 54 58 49 65 70 - 75 82 -
24 49 54 44 59 65 - 69 75 -
25 45 49 39 55 59 - 63 69 -
26 42 45 34 51 55 - 59 64 -
27 47 51 45 54 59 -
28 43 47 41 51 55 -
29 41 44 37 47 51 -
30 44 48 -
31 41 45 -
32
33
34
• Total Load values are limited by shear, • Table values apply to either simple or • This table was designed to apply to
moment, or deflection equal to L/180. multiple span joists. Span is measured a broad range of applications. It may
• Deflection values (Deflect.) are limited center to center of the minimum required be possible to exceed the limitations
by live load deflection equal to L/240. bearing length. Analyze multiple span of this table by analyzing a specific
Check the local building code for other joists with the BC Calc® software if the application with the BC Calc® software.
deflection limits that may apply. length of any span is less than half the • Allowable spans and loads shall be
length of an adjacent span. adjusted and checked for wind load as
• Both the Total Load and Deflection
columns must be checked. Where a • Slope roof joists at least ¼ inch over required by local building code.
Deflection value is not shown, the Total 12 inches to minimize ponding.
Load value will control. • Table values assume minimum bearing
lengths without web stiffeners for joist
depths of 16 inches and less.
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 22 Roof Load Tables

Allowable Uniform Roof Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

115% and 125% Load Duration

Use of these tables should be limited to roof slopes of 3½" per foot or less.
For steeper slopes, see pages 16-20.
AJS® 150 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" AJS® 150 11⅞" AJS® 150 14" AJS® 150 16" AJS® 150

Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect.
Non- Non- Non- Non-
Span Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow
Length (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240
6 353 383 - 358 389 - 360 392 - 364 396 -
7 302 329 - 307 334 - 309 336 - 312 339 -
8 264 287 - 269 292 - 270 294 - 273 297 -
9 235 255 - 239 259 - 240 261 - 242 264 -
10 211 230 - 215 233 - 216 235 - 218 237 -
11 192 209 - 195 212 - 196 213 - 198 216 -
12 176 191 - 179 194 - 180 196 - 182 198 -
13 150 163 - 165 179 - 166 180 - 168 182 -
14 129 141 - 153 167 - 154 168 - 156 169 -
15 113 122 109 143 155 - 144 156 - 145 158 -
16 99 107 90 128 139 - 135 147 - 136 148 -
17 87 95 76 113 123 - 127 138 - 128 139 -
18 78 84 64 101 110 - 120 130 - 121 132 -
19 70 72 55 91 99 - 109 119 - 115 125 -
20 62 62 47 82 89 79 98 107 - 109 118 -
21 53 53 41 74 81 69 89 97 - 104 113 -
22 47 47 36 67 73 60 81 88 - 94 103 -
23 41 41 31 62 67 53 74 81 - 86 94 -
24 57 61 47 68 74 - 79 86 -
25 52 54 41 63 68 60 73 79 -
26 48 48 37 58 63 54 67 73 -
27 43 43 33 54 59 48 62 68 -
28 50 54 43 58 63 -
29 47 51 39 54 59 53
30 43 46 35 50 55 48
31 41 42 32 47 51 43
32 44 48 40
33 42 45 36
34
• Total Load values are limited by shear, • Table values apply to either simple or • This table was designed to apply to
moment, or deflection equal to L/180. multiple span joists. Span is measured a broad range of applications. It may
• Deflection values (Deflect.) are limited center to center of the minimum required be possible to exceed the limitations
by live load deflection equal to L/240. bearing length. Analyze multiple span of this table by analyzing a specific
Check the local building code for other joists with the BC Calc® software if the application with the BC Calc® software.
deflection limits that may apply. length of any span is less than half the • Allowable spans and loads shall be
length of an adjacent span. adjusted and checked for wind load as
• Both the Total Load and Deflection
columns must be checked. Where a • Slope roof joists at least ¼ inch over required by local building code.
Deflection value is not shown, the Total 12 inches to minimize ponding.
Load value will control. • Table values assume minimum bearing
lengths without web stiffeners for joist
depths of 16 inches and less.
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Allowable Uniform Roof Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

115% and 125% Load Duration

Use of these tables should be limited to roof slopes of 3½" per foot or less.
For steeper slopes, see pages 16-20.
AJS® 20 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" AJS® 20 11⅞" AJS® 20 14" AJS® 20 16" AJS® 20

Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect.
Non- Non- Non- Non-
Span Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow
Length (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240
6 353 383 - 358 389 - 360 392 - 364 396 -
7 302 329 - 307 334 - 309 336 - 312 339 -
8 264 287 - 269 292 - 270 294 - 273 297 -
9 235 255 - 239 259 - 240 261 - 242 264 -
10 211 230 - 215 233 - 216 235 - 218 237 -
11 192 209 - 195 212 - 196 213 - 198 216 -
12 176 191 - 179 194 - 180 196 - 182 198 -
13 162 177 - 165 179 - 166 180 - 168 182 -
14 151 164 - 153 167 - 154 168 - 156 169 -
15 136 147 128 143 155 - 144 156 - 145 158 -
16 119 129 106 134 146 - 135 147 - 136 148 -
17 105 115 89 126 137 - 127 138 - 128 139 -
18 94 99 76 119 129 - 120 130 - 121 132 -
19 84 85 65 109 119 108 113 123 - 115 125 -
20 73 73 56 99 107 94 108 117 - 109 118 -
21 63 63 48 89 97 81 103 112 - 104 113 -
22 55 55 42 81 89 71 98 106 - 99 108 -
23 48 48 37 74 81 62 90 98 - 95 103 -
24 43 43 33 68 72 55 82 90 80 91 99 -
25 63 64 49 76 83 71 87 95 -
26 57 57 44 70 76 63 81 89 -
27 51 51 39 65 71 57 75 82 -
28 46 46 35 60 66 51 70 76 69
29 41 41 32 56 60 46 65 71 62
30 53 55 42 61 66 56
31 49 50 38 57 62 51
32 45 45 34 54 58 47
33 41 41 31 50 55 43
34 47 51 39
35 45 47 36
36 42 43 33
37 40 40 30
38
• Total Load values are limited by shear, • Table values apply to either simple or • This table was designed to apply to
moment, or deflection equal to L/180. multiple span joists. Span is measured a broad range of applications. It may
• Deflection values (Deflect.) are limited center to center of the minimum required be possible to exceed the limitations
by live load deflection equal to L/240. bearing length. Analyze multiple span of this table by analyzing a specific
Check the local building code for other joists with the BC Calc® software if the application with the BC Calc® software.
deflection limits that may apply. length of any span is less than half the • Allowable spans and loads shall be
length of an adjacent span. adjusted and checked for wind load as
• Both the Total Load and Deflection
columns must be checked. Where a • Slope roof joists at least ¼ inch over required by local building code.
Deflection value is not shown, the Total 12 inches to minimize ponding.
Load value will control. • Table values assume minimum bearing
lengths without web stiffeners for joist
depths of 16 inches and less.
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 24 Roof Load Tables

Allowable Uniform Roof Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

115% and 125% Load Duration

Use of these tables should be limited to roof slopes of 3½" per foot or less.
For steeper slopes, see pages 16-20.
AJS® 190 Series
2½" Flange Width
9½" AJS® 190 11⅞" AJS® 190 14" AJS® 190 16" AJS® 190

Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect.
Non- Non- Non- Non-
Span Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow
Length (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240
6 353 383 - 358 389 - 360 392 - 364 396 -
7 302 329 - 307 334 - 309 336 - 312 339 -
8 264 287 - 269 292 - 270 294 - 273 297 -
9 235 255 - 239 259 - 240 261 - 242 264 -
10 211 230 - 215 233 - 216 235 - 218 237 -
11 192 209 - 195 212 - 196 213 - 198 216 -
12 176 191 - 179 194 - 180 196 - 182 198 -
13 162 177 - 165 179 - 166 180 - 168 182 -
14 151 164 - 153 167 - 154 168 - 156 169 -
15 141 153 134 143 155 - 144 156 - 145 158 -
16 132 143 111 134 146 - 135 147 - 136 148 -
17 121 123 94 126 137 - 127 138 - 128 139 -
18 104 104 79 119 129 - 120 130 - 121 132 -
19 89 89 68 113 123 - 113 123 - 115 125 -
20 77 77 59 107 116 98 108 117 - 109 118 -
21 67 67 51 102 111 85 103 112 - 104 113 -
22 58 58 44 93 97 74 98 106 - 99 108 -
23 51 51 39 85 86 65 94 102 - 95 103 -
24 45 45 34 76 76 58 90 98 84 91 99 -
25 40 40 30 67 67 51 86 94 75 87 95 -
26 60 60 46 80 87 67 84 91 -
27 54 54 41 75 78 60 80 88 -
28 48 48 37 69 70 54 78 84 72
29 43 43 33 63 63 48 75 81 65
30 57 57 44 70 76 59
31 52 52 40 66 70 54
32 47 47 36 61 64 49
33 43 43 33 58 59 45
34 40 40 30 54 54 41
35 49 49 38
36 45 45 35
37 42 42 32
38
• Total Load values are limited by shear, • Table values apply to either simple or • This table was designed to apply to
moment, or deflection equal to L/180. multiple span joists. Span is measured a broad range of applications. It may
• Deflection values (Deflect.) are limited center to center of the minimum required be possible to exceed the limitations
by live load deflection equal to L/240. bearing length. Analyze multiple span of this table by analyzing a specific
Check the local building code for other joists with the BC Calc® software if the application with the BC Calc® software.
deflection limits that may apply. length of any span is less than half the • Allowable spans and loads shall be
length of an adjacent span. adjusted and checked for wind load as
• Both the Total Load and Deflection
columns must be checked. Where a • Slope roof joists at least ¼ inch over required by local building code.
Deflection value is not shown, the Total 12 inches to minimize ponding.
Load value will control. • Table values assume minimum bearing
lengths without web stiffeners for joist
depths of 16 inches and less.
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Allowable Uniform Roof Load

(in pounds per linear foot [PLF])

115% and 125% Load Duration

Use of these tables should be limited to roof slopes of 3½" per foot or less.
For steeper slopes, see pages 16-20.
AJS® 25 Series — 9½" - 16" Depths
⅜" Web Thickness — 3½" Flange Width
9½" AJS® 25 11⅞" AJS® 25 14" AJS® 25 16" AJS® 25

Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect. Total Load Deflect.
Non- Non- Non- Non-
Span Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow Snow
Length (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240 (115%) (125%) L/240
6 356 387 - 358 389 - 360 392 - 364 396 -
7 305 332 - 307 334 - 309 336 - 312 339 -
8 267 290 - 269 292 - 270 294 - 273 297 -
9 237 258 - 239 259 - 240 261 - 242 264 -
10 214 232 - 215 233 - 216 235 - 218 237 -
11 194 211 - 195 212 - 196 213 - 198 216 -
12 178 193 - 179 194 - 180 196 - 182 198 -
13 164 179 - 165 179 - 166 180 - 168 182 -
14 152 166 - 153 167 - 154 168 - 156 169 -
15 142 155 - 143 155 - 144 156 - 145 158 -
16 133 145 - 134 146 - 135 147 - 136 148 -
17 125 136 121 126 137 - 127 138 - 128 139 -
18 118 129 103 119 129 - 120 130 - 121 132 -
19 112 116 88 113 123 - 113 123 - 115 125 -
20 100 100 76 107 116 - 108 117 - 109 118 -
21 87 87 66 102 111 - 103 112 - 104 113 -
22 76 76 58 93 102 - 98 106 - 99 108 -
23 67 67 51 85 93 - 94 102 - 95 103 -
24 59 59 45 78 85 75 90 98 - 91 99 -
25 52 52 40 72 79 67 86 94 - 87 95 -
26 46 46 35 67 73 59 80 87 - 84 91 -
27 42 42 32 62 67 53 75 81 - 80 88 -
28 58 63 48 69 75 - 78 84 -
29 54 57 43 65 70 63 75 81 -
30 50 51 39 60 66 57 70 76 -
31 47 47 35 56 61 52 66 71 -
32 42 42 32 53 58 47 61 67 -
33 50 54 43 58 63 -
34 47 51 39 54 59 53
35 44 47 36 51 56 49
36 42 44 33 48 53 45
37 46 50 41
38 43 47 38
• Total Load values are limited by shear, • Table values apply to either simple or of 16 inches and less. 18” joists require web
moment, or deflection equal to L/180. multiple span joists. Span is measured stiffeners at all bearing locations.
• Deflection values (Deflect.) are limited by center to center of the minimum required • This table was designed to apply to a broad
live load deflection equal to L/240. Check bearing length. Analyze multiple span joists range of applications. It may be possible
the local building code for other deflection with the BC Calc® software if the length of to exceed the limitations of this table by
limits that may apply. any span is less than half the length of an analyzing a specific application with the
adjacent span. BC Calc® software.
• Both the Total Load and Deflection columns
must be checked. Where a Deflection • Slope roof joists at least ¼ inch over • Allowable spans and loads shall be adjusted
value is not shown, the Total Load value will 12 inches to minimize ponding. and checked for wind load as required by
control • Table values assume minimum bearing local building code.
lengths without web stiffeners for joist depths

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 26 AJS® Design Properties

End Reaction [lbs] Intermediate Reaction [lbs]

AJS® Moment Shear 1½" Bearing 3½" Bearing 3½" Bearing 5¼" Bearing
Joist Depth Weight Mr El x 106 K x 106 Vr
Series [inches] [plf] [ft-lbs] [lb-in2] [lbs] [lbs] No WS(1) WS(2) No WS (1)
WS (2)
No WS (1)
WS (2)
No WS(1) WS(2)
9½ 2.2 2450 182 5.2 1160 950 1240 1175 1480 2350 2450 2350 2450
AJS ® 11⅞ 2.5 3175 310 6.6 1490 955 1335 1215 1595 2390 2800 2390 2800
140 14 2.8 3825 457 7.8 1790 960 1420 1250 1700 2430 3130 2430 3130
16 3.1 4435 623 9.0 2065 970 1500 1285 1800 2465 3435 2465 3435
9½ 2.2 2820 194 5.2 1160 950 1240 1175 1480 2350 2450 2350 2450
AJS® 11⅞ 2.5 3650 331 6.6 1490 955 1335 1215 1595 2390 2800 2390 2800
150 14 2.8 4390 487 7.8 1790 960 1420 1250 1700 2430 3130 2430 3130
16 3.1 5090 664 9.0 2065 970 1500 1285 1800 2465 3435 2465 3435
9½ 2.5 3395 232 5.2 1160 950 1240 1175 1480 2350 2450 2350 2450
AJS® 11⅞ 2.8 4400 394 6.6 1490 955 1335 1215 1595 2390 2800 2390 2800
20 14 3.0 5295 578 7.8 1790 960 1420 1250 1700 2430 3130 2430 3130
16 3.3 6140 786 9.0 2065 970 1500 1285 1800 2465 3435 2465 3435
9½ 2.5 3895 244 5.2 1160 950 1240 1175 1480 2350 2450 2350 2450
AJS® 11⅞ 2.8 5045 414 6.6 1490 955 1335 1215 1595 2390 2800 2390 2800
190 14 3.0 6070 608 7.8 1790 960 1420 1250 1700 2430 3130 2430 3130
16 3.3 7040 827 9.0 2065 970 1500 1285 1800 2465 3435 2465 3435
9½ 3.1 5370 322 5.3 1160 950 1240 1175 1480 2600 2850 2600 2850
AJS® 11⅞ 3.4 6960 545 6.7 1490 955 1335 1215 1595 2690 3190 2690 3190
25 14 3.7 8380 798 7.9 1790 960 1420 1250 1700 2770 3500 2770 3500
16 3.9 9720 1082 9.1 2065 970 1500 1285 1800 2850 3800 2850 3800

NOTES:
(1) No web stiffeners required.
5w l4 wl2
(2) Web stiffeners required. ∆ =
384 EI
+
K
(3) Not applicable, web stiffeners required.
• Moment, shear and reaction values based upon a load duration of 100%
and may be adjusted for other load durations.
∆ = deflection [in]
w = uniform load [lb/in]
• Design values listed are applicable for Allowable Stress Design (ASD).
• No additional repetitive member increase allowed.
l = clear span [in]
EI = bending stiffness [lb-in2]
BUILDING CODE EVALUATION REPORT K = shear deformation coefficient [lb]
- ICC-ES® / APA® ESR-1144 (IBC®, IRC®)

Connection on Steel Beam Connection with Hanger Hanger Connections to AJS Headers
F15D on Steel Beam F15E F16D • Backer blocks shall be at least 12" long
per hanger.
• Nails shall be clinched when possible.
Attachment of nailer • Verify capacity and fastening requirements
per design professional of hangers and connectors.
of record. Attachment of
nailer per design
professional of Backer
record. Block

¼" to 2"
gap

Steel
beam.
“Top Mount” “Face Mount”
Backer block shall Backer block shall be
Backer block be tight to bottom of tight to top of bottom
optional.
Steel beam. top flange with ¼" to flange with ¼" to 2" gap
2" gap at top of at bottom of top flange.
bottom flange.

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 BOISE CASCADE® Rimboard 27
Boise
Boise Cascade
Cascade Rimboard
Rimboard Product
Product Profiles
Profiles
Boise Cascade Rimboard Product Profiles

9½"
9½"
11⅞"
11⅞"
14"
14"
16"
16"

1", 1⅛" 1" 15/16" 1¾"

Boise1", 1⅛" ® Boise Cascade
Cascade 1" ® 15/16" ® LVL
Versa-Lam 1¾" ® LVL
Versa-Lam
Boise Cascade
Rimboard OSB
®
Boise Cascade
Rimboard
®
Versa-Lam
1.5 1800LVL
®
Versa-Lam
2.1 3100 LVL
®

Rimboard OSB Rimboard 1.5E 1800 2.1E 3100

Product may not be available. Check with supplier or Boise Cascade representative for availability.
Product may not be available. Check with supplier or Boise Cascade representative for availability.
F07 Perpendicular F07A Parallel F56 ½" dia through bolts (ASTM A307 Grades A&B, SAE
Exterior Wall Sheathing J429 Grades 1 or 2, or higher with washers and nuts)
Max. 15/32" thickness. or ½" dia lag screws (full penetration), staggered.
See chart for vertical load capacity. See chart for vertical load capacity. BCI®/AJS® Joists Min. connection for 40/10 psf deck loading:
Perpendicular or Deck Joist Length Connection
parallel to rim. 12'-0" & less 2 rows ½" bolt or lag screw,
24" o.c. (300 plf max.)
12'-1" — 18'-0" 2 rows ½" bolt or lag screw,
16" o.c. (450 plf max.)
Notes:
For snow loads greater than 40 psf, and/or dead loads
greater than 10 psf, size connection per max plf values
shown above.
Treated Ledger -
Use only fasteners that are approved for use with
corresponding wood treatment.

Boise Cascade® Rimboard.

Notes:
• Design of moisture control by others (only structural components shown above).
• For information on deck lateral load connections per IRC section R507.2.3, contact
Boise Cascade EWP Engineering.
Min. 8d nails at 6" o.c. per IRC. Min. 8d nails at 6" o.c. per IRC. • For use of proprietary screws to attach ledger, consult screw manufacturer literature.
Connection per design professional of Connection per design professional of • For further information on residential deck design, see AWC DCA 6, Prescriptive
record’s specification for shear transfer. record’s specification for shear transfer. Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide.

Boise Cascade Rimboard Properties

Vertical Load
Capacity Allowable Design Values

Compression
Maximum Floor Diaphragm Modulus of Horizontal Perpendicular
Uniform Point Lateral Capacity Flexural Stress Elasticity Shear to Grain
Product [plf] [lb] [lb/ft] [lb/in2] [lb/in2] [lb/in2] [lb/in2]
1" Boise Cascade® Rimboard (2)
3300 3500 180 Limited span capabilities, see note 2
1" Boise Cascade® Rimboard OSB (2)
1⅛" Boise Cascade® Rimboard OSB (2) 4400 3500 180 Limited span capabilities, see note 2

15/16" Versa-Lam LVL 1.5E 1800 Permitted per building code for all nominal
® (1)
6000 4450 1800 1,400,000 225 525
2" thick framing floor diaphragms
Permitted per building code for all nominal
1¾" Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100 (1) 5700 4300 2" thick framing floor diaphragms 3100 2,000,000 285 750

Product Notes
Closest Allowable Nail Spacing - 1. See ICC-ES®/APA® ESR-1040
Narrow Face [in] 1" Boise Cascade® Rimboard (2) 1⅛" Boise Cascade® 15/16" Versa-Lam® LVL 1¾" Versa-Lam® LVL
for further information.
1" Boise Cascade® Rimboard OSB (2) Rimboard OSB (2) 1.5E 1800 (1) 2.1E 3100 (1)
2. See Performance Rated
8d Box (0.113"ø x 2.5") 3 3 3 3
Rim Boards, APA® Form No.
8d Common (0.131"ø x 2.5") 3 3 3 3 W345N for further product
information.
10d & 12d Box (0.128"ø x 3", 3.25") 3 3
16d Box (0.135"ø x 3.5") See publication in note 2 for
3 3
10d & 12d Common & further nailing information. 4 4
16d Sinker (0.148"ø x 3", 3.25")
16d Common (0.162"ø x 3.5") 6 6
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 28 Versa-Lam® LVL Products

An Introduction to Versa-Lam® LVL Products

When you specify Versa-Lam® laminated veneer
headers/beams, you are building quality into your
design. They are excel­lent as floor and roof framing
supports or as headers for doors, windows and garage
doors and columns.

Because they have no camber, Versa-Lam® LVL

products provide flatter, quieter floors, and
consequently, the builder can expect happier
customers with significantly fewer call backs.

Versa-Lam® LVL Beam Architectural Specifications

Scope: This work includes the complete code evaluation service's report and Storage and Installation: Versa-Lam®
furnishing and installation of all Versa- section properties based upon standard LVL beams, if stored prior to erection, shall
Lam® LVL beams as shown on the engineering principles. Verification of be stored on stickers spaced a maximum
drawings, herein specified and necessary design of the Versa-Lam® LVL beams by of 15 ft. apart. Beams shall be stored on a
to com­plete the work. complete calculations shall be available dry, level surface and protected from the
weather. They shall be handled with care
upon request.
Materials: Primarily Southern Pine or so they are not damaged.
Douglas fir veneers, laminated in a press Drawings: Additional drawings
Versa-Lam® LVL beams are to be installed
with all grain parallel with the length of showing layout and detail necessary in accordance with the plans and Boise
the member. Glues used in lamination for determining fit and placement in the Cascade EWP's Installation Guide.
are phenol formaldehyde and isocyanate buildings are (are not) to be provided by Temporary con­struction loads which
exterior-type adhesives which comply with the supplier. cause stresses beyond design limits are
ASTM D2559. not permitted. Erection bracing shall
Fabrication: Versa-Lam® LVL beams be provided to assure adequate lateral
Design: Versa-Lam LVL beams shall be
® shall be manu­factured in a plant support for the individual beams and the
sized and detailed to fit the dimensions evaluated for fabrication by the governing entire system until the sheathing material
and loads indicated on the plans. All code evaluation service and under the has been applied.
designs shall be in accor­dance with allow­ supervision of a third-party inspection Codes: Versa-Lam® LVL beams shall
able values developed in accordance with agency listed by the corresponding be evaluated by a model code evaluation
ASTM D5456 and listed in the governing evaluation service. service.

Allowable Holes in Versa-Lam® LVL Beams

See Note 3

/3 Depth
1

/3 Depth
1
5. The maximum round hole diameter permitted is:
/3 Depth
1 Beam Depth Max. Hole Diameter
5½" ¾"
7¼" 1"
/3 Span
1
/3 Span
1 9¼" and greater 2"
End Bearing Intermediate Bearing 6. These limitations apply to holes drilled for plumbing or wiring access
only. The size and location of holes drilled for fasteners are governed
by the provisions of the National Design Specification® for Wood
Construction.
1. Square and rectangular holes are not permitted.
7. Beams deflect under load. Size holes to provide clearance where
2. Round holes may be drilled or cut with a hole saw anywhere within the shaded area of the beam. required.
3. The horizontal distance between adjacent holes must be at least two times the size of the 8. This hole chart is valid for beams supporting uniform load only.
larger hole. For beams supporting concentrated loads or for beams with larger
4. Do not drill more than three access holes in any four foot long section of beam. holes, use BC Calc® sizing software (www.BCCalc.com) or contact Boise
Cascade EWP Engineering.

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 Versa-Lam® LVL Beam Details 29
BEARING AT at
Bearing CONCRETE/MASONRY
Concrete/Masonry WALLS
Walls BEARING FORforDOOR
Bearing door OR WINDOW
or window HEADER BEAM TO BEAM CONNECTOR
header BEARING AT COLUMN

Provide Strap per code if top plate is

moisture barrier and not continuous over header. Verify hanger
½" air capacity with
lateral restraint space
at bearing. hanger
required manufacturer.
between Versa-Lam®LVL
concrete column.
and wood.
Column connector
per design
professional
B01 B02 Trimmers. B03 B04 of record.
Beam to masonry (or concrete) wall
SLOPE SEAT CUT BEVEL CUT BEAM TO CONCRETE/MASONRY WALLS BEARINGBeam framing into wall
FRAMING INTO WALL
Wood top plate must be flush
DO NOT bevel cut with inside of wall. Strap per code if
Sloped seat cut. Versa-Lam® LVL top plate is not
Not to exceed beyond inside face Hanger. continuous.
inside face of wall without
of bearing. approval from
Boise Cascade EWP
Engineering or
BC Calc® software
analysis.
Blocking not Moisture barrier between
B06 shown for clarity. B07 B08 concrete and wood. B09
INSTALLATION NOTES
• Minimum of ½" air space between beam and wall pocket or adequate barrier must be • Versa-Lam® LVL beams are intended for interior applications only and should be kept as dry
provided between beam and concrete/masonry. as possible during construction.
• Adequate bearing shall be provided. If not shown on plans, please refer to load tables on • Continuous lateral support of top of beam shall be provided (side or top bearing framing).
pages 30-32 of this guide.
Multiple Member Connectors
Side-Loaded Applications Designing Connections For
Nailed (3)
Maximum Uniform Side Load [plf]
½" Dia. Through Bolt (1) ⅝" Dia. Through Bolt (1)
Multiple Versa-Lam® LVL Members
Number When using multiple ply Versa-Lam® LVL beams to create a wider
of 2 rows 16d 3 rows 16d 2 rows @ 2 rows @ 2 rows 2 rows @ 2 rows @ 2 rows
member, the connection of the plies is as critical as determining the
Members Sinkers @ Sinkers @
12" o.c. 12" o.c.
24" o.c. 12" o.c. @ 6" o.c.
staggered staggered staggered
24" o.c.
staggered
12" o.c.
staggered
@ 6" o.c.
staggered beam size. When side loaded beams are not connected properly,
1¾" Versa-Lam® LVL (Depths of 18" and less) the inside plies do not support their share of the load and thus the
2 470 705 505 1010 2020 560 1120 2245 load‑carrying capacity of the full member decreases significantly.
3 (2) 350 525 375 755 1515 420 840 1685 The following is an example of how to size and connect a multiple-ply
4 (3) use bolt schedule 335 670 1345 370 745 1495 Versa-Lam® LVL floor beam.
3½" Versa-Lam® LVL Given: Beam shown below is supporting residential floor load
2(3) use bolt schedule 855 1715 N/A 1125 2250 N/A (40 psf live load, 10 psf dead load) and is spanning 16'-0".
1¾" Versa-Lam® LVL (Depths of 24" and less) Beam depth is limited to 14".

Number Nailed ½" Dia. Through Bolt (1)

(3)
⅝" Dia. Through Bolt (1)
+DQJHUVQRWVKRZQ
of 3 rows 16d 4 rows 16d 3 rows @ 3 rows @ 3 rows @ 3 rows @ 3 rows @ 3 rows @ IRUFODULW\
Members Sinkers @ Sinkers @ 24" o.c. 8" 18" o.c. 6" 12" o.c. 4" 24" o.c. 8" 18" o.c. 6" 12" o.c. 4"

12" o.c. 12" o.c. staggered staggered staggered staggered staggered staggered
2 705 940 755 1010 1515 840 1120 1685
3 (2) 525 705 565 755 1135 630 840 1260
4 (4) use bolt schedule 505 670 1010 560 745 1120
1. Design values apply to common bolts wood and the nut. The distance from 3. 16d box nails = 0.135" diameter x
that conform to ANSI/ASME standard the edge of the beam to the bolt holes 3.5" length, 16d sinker nails = 0.148" 
B18.21-1981 (ASTM A307 Grades A&B, must be at least 2" for ½" bolts and diameter x 3.25" length.
SAE J429 Grades 1 or 2, or higher). A 2½" for ⅝" bolts. Bolt holes shall be 4. 7" wide beams must be top-loaded
washer not less than a standard cut the same diameter as the bolt. or loaded from both sides (lesser side
washer shall be between the wood 2. The nail schedules shown apply to both shall be no less than 25% of opposite Find: A multiple 1¾" ply Versa-Lam® LVL that is adequate to support the
and the bolt head and between the sides of a 3-member beam. side). design loads and the member's proper connection schedule.
Top-Loaded Applications 1. Calculate the tributary width that beam is supporting:
For top-loaded beams and beams with side loads less than shown in Side-Loaded Applications table above: 14' / 2 + 18' / 2 = 16'
Maximum Uniform
Plies Depth Nailing (2) Load From One Side 2. Use PLF tables on pages 3-5 of this guide or BC Calc® to size beam.
Depths 11⅞" & less 2 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 400 plf A Triple Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1 3100 1¾" x 14" is found to
(2) 1¾" plies Depths 14" - 18" 3 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 600 plf adequately support the design loads
Depth = 24" 4 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 800 plf 3. Calculate the maximum plf load from one side
Depths 11⅞" & less 2 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 300 plf (the right side in this case).
(3) 1¾" plies (1) Depths 14" - 18" 3 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 450 plf Max. Side Load = (18' / 2) x (40 + 10 psf) = 450 plf
Depth = 24" 4 rows 16d box/sinker nails @ 12" o.c. 600 plf
Depths 18" & less 2 rows ½" bolts @ 24" o.c., staggered 335 plf 4. Go to the Multiple Member Connection Table, Side-Loaded
(4) 1¾" plies Applications, 1¾" Versa-Lam® LVL, 3 members.
Depth = 24" 3 rows ½" bolts @ 24" o.c., staggered every 8" 505 plf
Depths 18" & less 2 rows ½" bolts @ 24" o.c., staggered 855 plf 5. The proper connection schedule must have a capacity greater than
(2) 3½" plies
Depth 20" - 24" 3 rows ½" bolts @ 24" o.c., staggered every 8" 1285 plf the max. side load:
1. The nail schedules shown apply to both by 15% for snow-load roofs and by 25% for 7. Connection values are based upon the Nailed: 3 rows 16d sinkers @ 12" o.c:
sides of a 3-member beam. non-snow load roofs where the building code NDS, 2018 Edition. 525 plf is greater than 450 plf OK
2. 16d box nails = 0.135” diameter x 3.5” allows. 8. FastenMaster TrussLOK®, Simpson Strong-
length, 16d sinker nails = 0.148” diameter x 5. Use allowable load tables or BC Calc ® Tie SDW or SDS, and USP WS screws
Bolts: ½" diameter 2 rows @ 12" staggered:
3.25” length. software to size beams. may also be used to connect multiple 755 plf is greater than 450 plf OK
3. Beams wider than 7" must be designed by 6. An equivalent specific gravity of 0.5 member Versa-Lam® LVL beams, contact
the engineer of record. may be used when designing specific Boise Cascade EWP Engineering for further
4. All values in these tables may be increased connections with Versa‑Lam®. information.

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 30 Versa-Lam® LVL Floor Load Tables
Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100
Top Figure - Allowable Total Load [plf] (100% Load Duration)
KEY TO TABLE: Middle Figure - Allowable Live Load [plf]
Bottom Figure - Minimum Required Bearing Length at End / Intermediate Supports [inches]
Double Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Triple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Quadruple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100
SPAN 1¾" Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100
®
or 3½" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or 5¼" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or 7" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100
(ft)
7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"
763 1063 1424 1795 1525 2126 2849 3590 4387 4794 3189 4273 5384 6580 7191 7188 5697 7179 8773 9588 9584 9576
6 693 - - - 1385 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.8 / 4.4 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.3 1.8 / 4.4 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.3 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.3 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.3 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
636 877 1160 1444 1271 1753 2321 2888 3482 4107 2630 3481 4331 5223 6160 6157 4641 5775 6964 8213 8209 8201
7 452 - - - 905 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.7 / 4.3 2.4 / 5.9 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 1.7 / 4.3 2.4 / 5.9 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.7 / 11.7 5.5 / 13.8 2.4 / 5.9 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.7 / 11.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.7 / 11.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
462 746 979 1207 924 1492 1957 2414 2886 3402 2237 2936 3622 4328 5103 5384 3914 4829 5771 6803 7178 7170
8 310 660 - - 621 1321 - - - - 1981 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.7 3 / 7.5 3.7 / 9.3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.7 3 / 7.5 3.7 / 9.3 4.4 / 11.1 5.2 / 13 2.3 / 5.7 3 / 7.5 3.7 / 9.3 4.4 / 11.1 5.2 / 13 5.5 / 13.8 3 / 7.5 3.7 / 9.3 4.4 / 11.1 5.2 / 13 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
329 649 846 1037 658 1297 1692 2074 2463 2884 1946 2537 3111 3694 4325 4782 3383 4148 4926 5767 6376 6368
9 222 477 - - 444 954 - - - - 1431 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3 2.2 / 5.6 2.9 / 7.3 3.6 / 8.9 1.5 / 3 2.2 / 5.6 2.9 / 7.3 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.6 5 / 12.4 2.2 / 5.6 2.9 / 7.3 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.6 5 / 12.4 5.5 / 13.8 2.9 / 7.3 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.6 5 / 12.4 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
242 527 745 909 484 1055 1489 1817 2148 2502 1582 2234 2726 3222 3753 4301 2978 3635 4296 5003 5734 5726
10 164 355 660 - 327 710 1321 - - - 1065 1981 - - - - 2642 - - - - -
1.5 / 3 2 / 5.1 2.9 / 7.1 3.5 / 8.7 1.5 / 3 2 / 5.1 2.9 / 7.1 3.5 / 8.7 4.1 / 10.3 4.8 / 12 2 / 5.1 2.9 / 7.1 3.5 / 8.7 4.1 / 10.3 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 2.9 / 7.1 3.5 / 8.7 4.1 / 10.3 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
183 401 665 808 365 803 1330 1617 1904 2209 1204 1995 2425 2856 3313 3800 2659 3233 3807 4417 5067 5201
11 124 271 508 798 248 541 1015 1595 - - 812 1523 2393 - - - 2031 3190 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 7 3.4 / 8.5 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 7 3.4 / 8.5 4 / 10.1 4.7 / 11.7 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 7 3.4 / 8.5 4 / 10.1 4.7 / 11.7 5.4 / 13.4 2.8 / 7 3.4 / 8.5 4 / 10.1 4.7 / 11.7 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8
141 312 585 728 282 623 1170 1456 1709 1977 935 1755 2184 2564 2965 3390 2340 2912 3418 3953 4519 4764
12 96 211 398 629 193 422 796 1258 - - 633 1194 1887 - - - 1592 2517 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.8 3.4 / 8.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.8 3.4 / 8.4 3.9 / 9.9 4.6 / 11.4 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.8 3.4 / 8.4 3.9 / 9.9 4.6 / 11.4 5.2 / 13 2.7 / 6.8 3.4 / 8.4 3.9 / 9.9 4.6 / 11.4 5.2 / 13 5.5 / 13.8
111 246 470 662 221 493 941 1324 1550 1789 739 1411 1986 2326 2683 3059 1881 2647 3101 3577 4078 4394
13 76 168 318 504 152 335 635 1009 1456 - 503 953 1513 2185 - - 1270 2017 2913 - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.1 2.4 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.1 2.4 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.2 1.5 / 3.1 2.4 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.2 5.1 / 12.7 2.4 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.2 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8
88 198 380 585 176 396 759 1171 1418 1633 594 1139 1756 2128 2449 2786 1519 2342 2837 3265 3715 4076
14 61 135 257 410 123 270 514 820 1189 - 405 771 1230 1783 - - 1029 1640 2378 - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.1 3.2 / 7.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.1 3.2 / 7.9 3.8 / 9.6 4.4 / 11 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.1 3.2 / 7.9 3.8 / 9.6 4.4 / 11 5 / 12.5 2.1 / 5.1 3.2 / 7.9 3.8 / 9.6 4.4 / 11 5 / 12.5 5.5 / 13.8
71 161 310 499 143 322 621 998 1307 1502 483 931 1497 1960 2253 2558 1242 1997 2614 3003 3410 3801
15 50 111 211 338 100 221 422 675 982 1359 332 633 1013 1473 2039 - 844 1350 1964 2718 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.5 2.9 / 7.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.5 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.3 / 10.9 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.5 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.3 / 10.9 4.9 / 12.3 1.8 / 4.5 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.3 / 10.9 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8
58 132 257 414 117 265 514 829 1151 1390 397 770 1243 1727 2085 2364 1027 1658 2303 2780 3151 3561
16 41 92 175 281 83 183 350 562 820 1138 275 526 843 1230 1707 2279 701 1124 1640 2277 3038 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.6 / 6.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.6 / 6.4 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.7 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.6 / 6.4 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.7 4.9 / 12.2 1.6 / 4 2.6 / 6.4 3.6 / 8.9 4.3 / 10.7 4.9 / 12.2 5.5 / 13.8
110 214 347 96 220 429 695 1018 1274 330 643 1042 1527 1911 2196 858 1389 2036 2547 2929 3348
17 77 147 236 69 153 294 473 691 962 230 441 709 1037 1443 1931 588 945 1382 1924 2575 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.3 / 5.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.3 / 5.7 3.3 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.3 / 5.7 3.3 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 4.8 / 12 1.5 / 3.6 2.3 / 5.7 3.3 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8
92 181 294 80 185 361 587 865 1134 277 542 881 1298 1701 2051 723 1175 1731 2268 2735 3160
18 65 124 201 58 130 249 401 588 820 194 373 602 882 1230 1650 498 802 1176 1640 2200 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.1 / 5.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.1 / 5.2 3 / 7.6 4 / 9.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.1 / 5.2 3 / 7.6 4 / 9.9 4.8 / 11.9 1.5 / 3.2 2.1 / 5.2 3 / 7.6 4 / 9.9 4.8 / 11.9 5.5 / 13.8
78 153 250 67 156 307 500 739 1016 234 460 751 1109 1524 1863 614 1001 1479 2032 2484 2991
19 55 106 172 50 110 213 343 504 704 166 319 515 756 1056 1420 425 686 1008 1408 1893 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.7 / 6.8 3.7 / 9.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.7 / 6.8 3.7 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.4 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.7 / 6.8 3.7 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.4 5.5 / 13.8
66 131 215 57 133 263 429 636 895 199 394 644 954 1343 1678 525 859 1272 1790 2237 2839
20 47 92 148 43 95 183 296 435 609 142 275 444 652 913 1230 366 592 870 1218 1640 2718
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.2 2.5 / 6.2 3.5 / 8.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.2 2.5 / 6.2 3.5 / 8.7 4.3 / 10.8 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.2 2.5 / 6.2 3.5 / 8.7 4.3 / 10.8 5.5 / 13.8
98 161 98 196 322 479 678 147 293 483 719 1016 1379 391 644 959 1355 1839 2576
22 69 112 72 138 224 330 464 107 208 336 496 696 940 277 448 661 928 1253 2091
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.1 / 5.2 2.9 / 7.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.1 / 5.2 2.9 / 7.3 3.9 / 9.8 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.1 / 5.2 2.9 / 7.3 3.9 / 9.8 5.5 / 13.8
74 123 73 149 246 369 523 110 223 370 553 785 1070 297 493 738 1047 1426 2184
24 54 87 55 107 174 257 361 83 161 261 385 542 733 214 348 513 722 978 1640
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.4 / 8.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.8 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.4 / 8.4 5.1 / 12.8
57 96 56 115 192 289 411 84 172 288 433 617 844 230 384 577 823 1125 1853
26 42 69 44 85 137 203 286 65 127 206 305 430 583 169 275 407 573 777 1308
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.1 / 5.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.1 / 5.3 2.9 / 7.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.1 / 5.3 2.9 / 7.2 4.7 / 11.8
76 90 151 229 328 64 135 227 344 492 675 180 303 458 656 900 1541
28 55 68 110 164 231 53 102 166 245 346 470 136 221 327 462 627 1060
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.3 1.8 / 4.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.3 1.8 / 4.6 2.5 / 6.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.3 1.8 / 4.6 2.5 / 6.3 4.2 / 10.6
60 71 121 184 265 50 106 181 276 397 547 142 242 368 530 729 1256
30 45 55 90 134 189 43 83 135 200 283 385 111 180 267 378 513 870
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.2 / 5.5 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.2 / 5.5 3.7 / 9.3
• Total Load values are limited by shear, moment or deflection equal to L/240. Total Load values are • Table values for Minimum Required Bearing Lengths are based on the allowable compression
the capacity of the beam in addition to its own weight. design value perpendicular to grain for the beam and the Total Load value shown. Other design
• Live Load values are limited by deflection equal to L/360. Check the local building code for other considerations, such as a weaker support material, may warrant longer bearing lengths. Table
deflection limits that may apply. values assume that support is provided across the full width of the beam.
• Where a Live Load value is not shown, the Total Load value will control. • For 2-ply, 3-ply or 4-ply beams; double, triple or quadruple Allowable Total Load and Allowable
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span applications. Span is Live Load values. Minimum Required Bearing Lengths remain the same for any number of plies.
measured center to center of the supports. Analyze multiple span beams with BC Calc® soft­ware if • 1¾ inch members deeper than 14 inches are to be used as multiple-member beams only.
the length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span. • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may be possible to exceed the
• Table values assume that lateral support is provided at each support and continuously along the limitations of this table by analyzing a specific application with BC Calc® software.
top edge and applicable compression edges of the beam.
Boise Cascade EWP • ALLJOIST® Specifier Guide • 09/30/2014 r 04/10/2020
 Versa-Lam® LVL Roof Load Tables 31
Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100
Top Figure - Allowable Total Load [plf] (115% Load Duration)
KEY TO TABLE: Middle Figure - Allowable Live Load [plf]
Bottom Figure - Minimum Required Bearing Length at End / Intermediate Supports [inches]
Double Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Triple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Quadruple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or
SPAN 1¾" Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100
®
or 3½" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or 5¼" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 7" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100
(ft)
7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"
878 1223 1639 2065 1755 2446 3278 4130 4796 4794 3669 4917 6195 7194 7191 7188 6556 8260 9592 9588 9584 9576
6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2/5 2.8 / 7 3.8 / 9.4 4.7 / 11.8 2/5 2.8 / 7 3.8 / 9.4 4.7 / 11.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 2.8 / 7 3.8 / 9.4 4.7 / 11.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.8 / 9.4 4.7 / 11.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
731 1009 1335 1661 1463 2018 2670 3323 4007 4107 3027 4006 4984 6010 6160 6157 5341 6646 8013 8213 8209 8201
7 678 - - - 1357 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2 / 4.9 2.7 / 6.8 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 11.1 2 / 4.9 2.7 / 6.8 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 2.7 / 6.8 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
598 858 1126 1389 1197 1717 2252 2779 3321 3591 2575 3379 4168 4981 5387 5384 4505 5558 6642 7182 7178 7170
8 466 - - - 931 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.8 / 4.6 2.6 / 6.6 3.5 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.6 1.8 / 4.6 2.6 / 6.6 3.5 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.6 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8 2.6 / 6.6 3.5 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.6 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.5 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.6 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
440 747 974 1194 880 1493 1947 2387 2835 3190 2240 2921 3581 4252 4785 4782 3894 4774 5670 6380 6376 6368
9 333 715 - - 665 1431 - - - - 2146 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3.8 2.6 / 6.4 3.4 / 8.4 4.1 / 10.3 1.5 / 3.8 2.6 / 6.4 3.4 / 8.4 4.1 / 10.3 4.9 / 12.2 5.5 / 13.8 2.6 / 6.4 3.4 / 8.4 4.1 / 10.3 4.9 / 12.2 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.4 / 8.4 4.1 / 10.3 4.9 / 12.2 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
324 637 857 1046 648 1274 1714 2092 2472 2869 1912 2571 3138 3709 4304 4301 3429 4184 4945 5738 5734 5726
10 246 532 - - 491 1065 - - - - 1597 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3.1 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4 / 10 1.5 / 3.1 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4 / 10 4.7 / 11.9 5.5 / 13.8 2.4 / 6.1 3.3 / 8.2 4 / 10 4.7 / 11.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.3 / 8.2 4 / 10 4.7 / 11.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
245 526 765 931 489 1052 1531 1861 2192 2543 1577 2296 2792 3288 3814 3907 3062 3723 4383 5085 5209 5201
11 186 406 762 - 372 812 1523 - - - 1218 2285 - - - - 3046 - - - - -
1.5 / 3 2.2 / 5.6 3.2 / 8.1 3.9 / 9.8 1.5 / 3 2.2 / 5.6 3.2 / 8.1 3.9 / 9.8 4.6 / 11.6 5.4 / 13.4 2.2 / 5.6 3.2 / 8.1 3.9 / 9.8 4.6 / 11.6 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 3.2 / 8.1 3.9 / 9.8 4.6 / 11.6 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
189 417 674 838 378 834 1347 1676 1968 2276 1252 2021 2514 2952 3414 3579 2694 3353 3936 4552 4772 4764
12 144 317 597 - 289 633 1194 - - - 950 1791 - - - - 2389 - - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.3 5.2 / 13.1 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.3 5.2 / 13.1 5.5 / 13.8 3.1 / 7.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.5 / 11.3 5.2 / 13.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
149 330 573 762 297 660 1146 1524 1785 2060 991 1719 2287 2678 3089 3301 2292 3049 3571 4119 4402 4394
13 114 251 476 756 229 503 953 1513 - - 754 1429 2269 - - - 1905 3026 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.1 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.1 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.5 / 11.2 5.1 / 12.9 1.7 / 4.1 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.5 / 11.2 5.1 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 2.9 / 7.2 3.8 / 9.5 4.5 / 11.2 5.1 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
119 265 493 674 238 531 987 1349 1634 1880 796 1480 2023 2450 2821 3063 1973 2697 3267 3761 4084 4076
14 92 203 386 615 184 405 771 1230 - - 608 1157 1845 - - - 1543 2460 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.7 3.6 / 9.1 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.7 3.6 / 9.1 4.4 / 11 5.1 / 12.7 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.7 3.6 / 9.1 4.4 / 11 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8 2.7 / 6.7 3.6 / 9.1 4.4 / 11 5.1 / 12.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
96 216 416 586 193 432 832 1173 1505 1730 649 1248 1759 2258 2595 2857 1664 2346 3011 3459 3809 3801
15 75 166 317 506 150 332 633 1013 1473 - 497 950 1519 2210 - - 1266 2025 2946 - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.4 / 8.5 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.4 / 8.5 4.3 / 10.9 5 / 12.5 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.4 / 8.5 4.3 / 10.9 5 / 12.5 5.5 / 13.8 2.4 / 6 3.4 / 8.5 4.3 / 10.9 5 / 12.5 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
79 178 344 515 158 356 689 1029 1327 1601 535 1033 1544 1990 2402 2677 1377 2058 2653 3202 3569 3561
16 62 137 263 421 124 275 526 843 1230 - 412 788 1264 1845 - - 1051 1686 2460 - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.2 / 7.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.2 / 7.9 4.1 / 10.2 4.9 / 12.3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.2 / 7.9 4.1 / 10.2 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 2.1 / 5.3 3.2 / 7.9 4.1 / 10.2 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
65 148 288 455 131 297 576 910 1173 1468 445 864 1365 1760 2201 2517 1152 1820 2346 2935 3356 3348
17 52 115 220 354 104 230 441 709 1037 1443 345 661 1063 1555 2165 - 882 1418 2074 2886 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3 / 7.5 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3 / 7.5 3.9 / 9.6 4.8 / 12 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3 / 7.5 3.9 / 9.6 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 1.9 / 4.8 3 / 7.5 3.9 / 9.6 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
55 125 243 394 109 249 486 788 1045 1307 374 729 1182 1567 1961 2364 972 1576 2089 2614 3151 3160
18 44 97 187 301 87 194 373 602 882 1230 291 560 902 1322 1845 - 747 1203 1763 2460 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 3.6 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.4 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 3.6 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 13.7 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 3.6 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.4 5.5 / 13.7 5.5 / 13.8
46 106 207 336 92 211 413 672 936 1171 317 620 1008 1404 1757 2147 827 1344 1872 2342 2862 2991
19 37 83 160 257 74 166 319 515 756 1056 249 479 772 1133 1584 2130 638 1029 1511 2112 2839 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.4 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.8 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.4 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.8 5.3 / 13.1 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.4 / 8.6 4.3 / 10.8 5.3 / 13.1 5.5 / 13.8
90 177 289 78 180 354 577 843 1055 270 531 866 1265 1583 1934 708 1155 1686 2110 2579 2839
20 71 137 222 64 142 275 444 652 913 214 412 666 979 1370 1845 549 887 1305 1827 2460 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.2 5 / 12.5 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.2 4.1 / 10.2 5 / 12.5 5.5 / 13.8
67 132 217 57 134 265 434 645 869 200 397 651 967 1303 1593 529 868 1289 1738 2124 2576
22 54 104 168 48 107 208 336 496 696 161 311 504 743 1044 1410 415 672 991 1392 1880 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.7 / 9.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.7 / 9.3 4.5 / 11.3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.7 / 9.3 4.5 / 11.3 5.5 / 13.8
51 101 167 42 101 202 333 497 704 152 303 500 746 1056 1334 404 667 994 1408 1779 2357
24 42 80 130 37 83 161 261 385 542 125 241 391 578 813 1100 321 521 770 1083 1467 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 4.2 / 10.4 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 4.2 / 10.4 5.5 / 13.8
79 130 78 157 261 390 555 116 236 391 585 832 1132 314 521 781 1109 1510 2139
26 63 103 65 127 206 305 430 98 190 309 457 645 874 254 412 610 859 1166 1963
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.6 5.4 / 13.5
62 103 60 124 207 311 443 91 186 310 466 665 910 248 413 622 887 1214 1837
28 51 83 53 102 166 245 346 79 153 249 368 520 706 204 331 491 693 941 1590
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.3 / 8.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.3 / 8.4 5 / 12.6
49 83 47 99 166 251 359 71 148 249 376 539 740 197 332 502 718 986 1594
30 42 68 43 83 135 200 283 64 125 203 301 425 578 166 270 401 566 770 1305
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 2.9 / 7.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 2.9 / 7.3 4.7 / 11.7
• Total Load values are limited by shear, moment or deflection equal to L/180. Total Load values are • Table values for Minimum Required Bearing Lengths are based on the allowable compression
the capacity of the beam in addition to its own weight. design value perpendicular to grain for the beam and the Total Load value shown. Other design
• Live Load values are limited by deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building code for other considerations, such as a weaker support material, may warrant longer bearing lengths. Table
deflection limits that may apply. Flat and low slope roofs may require more restrictive deflection values assume that support is provided across the full width of the beam.
limits, consult project's design professional of record. • For 2-ply, 3-ply or 4-ply beams; double, triple or quadruple Allowable Total Load and Allowable
• Where a Live Load value is not shown, the Total Load value will control. Live Load values. Minimum Required Bearing Lengths remain the same for any number of plies.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span applications. Span is • 1¾ inch members deeper than 14 inches are to be used as multiple-member beams only.
measured center to center of the supports. Analyze multiple span beams with BC Calc® software if • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may be possible to exceed the
the length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span. limitations of this table by analyzing a specific application with BC Calc® software.
• Table values assume that lateral support is provided at each support and continuously along the
top edge and applicable compression edges of the beam.
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 32 Versa-Lam® LVL Roof Load Tables
Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100
Top Figure - Allowable Total Load [plf] (125% Load Duration)
KEY TO TABLE: Middle Figure - Allowable Live Load [plf]
Bottom Figure - Minimum Required Bearing Length at End / Intermediate Supports [inches]
Double Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Triple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 Quadruple Ply 1¾" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or
SPAN 1¾" Versa-Lam 2.1E 3100
®
or 3½" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 or 5¼" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100 7" Versa-Lam® 2.1E 3100
(ft)
7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 7¼" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 9½" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 11⅞" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"
954 1330 1782 2245 1908 2660 3564 4491 4796 4794 3990 5346 6736 7194 7191 7188 7128 8981 9592 9588 9584 9576
6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2.2 / 5.5 3.1 / 7.6 4.1 / 10.2 5.1 / 12.9 2.2 / 5.5 3.1 / 7.6 4.1 / 10.2 5.1 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.1 / 7.6 4.1 / 10.2 5.1 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 4.1 / 10.2 5.1 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
795 1097 1452 1807 1591 2194 2904 3613 4109 4107 3291 4356 5420 6163 6160 6157 5807 7226 8217 8213 8209 8201
7 678 - - - 1357 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2.1 / 5.3 2.9 / 7.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.8 / 12.1 2.1 / 5.3 2.9 / 7.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 2.9 / 7.3 3.9 / 9.7 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.9 / 9.7 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
617 933 1225 1511 1235 1867 2449 3022 3593 3591 2800 3674 4532 5390 5387 5384 4899 6043 7186 7182 7178 7170
8 466 - - - 931 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.9 / 4.7 2.9 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.6 1.9 / 4.7 2.9 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 2.9 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.8 / 9.4 4.6 / 11.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
440 812 1059 1298 880 1624 2117 2596 3083 3190 2436 3176 3894 4624 4785 4782 4235 5192 6166 6380 6376 6368
9 333 715 - - 665 1431 - - - - 2146 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3.8 2.8 / 7 3.7 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.2 1.5 / 3.8 2.8 / 7 3.7 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.2 5.3 / 13.3 5.5 / 13.8 2.8 / 7 3.7 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.2 5.3 / 13.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.7 / 9.1 4.5 / 11.2 5.3 / 13.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
324 693 932 1138 648 1386 1864 2275 2689 2869 2079 2797 3413 4033 4304 4301 3729 4550 5378 5738 5734 5726
10 246 532 - - 491 1065 - - - - 1597 - - - - - - - - - - -
1.5 / 3.1 2.7 / 6.6 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 10.9 1.5 / 3.1 2.7 / 6.6 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 10.9 5.2 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 2.7 / 6.6 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 10.9 5.2 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.6 / 8.9 4.4 / 10.9 5.2 / 12.9 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
245 537 833 1012 489 1073 1665 2024 2384 2607 1610 2498 3037 3576 3910 3907 3330 4049 4767 5213 5209 5201
11 186 406 762 - 372 812 1523 - - - 1218 2285 - - - - 3046 - - - - -
1.5 / 3 2.3 / 5.7 3.5 / 8.8 4.3 / 10.7 1.5 / 3 2.3 / 5.7 3.5 / 8.8 4.3 / 10.7 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 2.3 / 5.7 3.5 / 8.8 4.3 / 10.7 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.5 / 8.8 4.3 / 10.7 5 / 12.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
189 417 733 912 378 834 1465 1823 2141 2388 1252 2198 2735 3211 3582 3579 2931 3647 4281 4776 4772 4764
12 144 317 597 - 289 633 1194 - - - 950 1791 - - - - 2389 - - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.4 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.4 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 1.9 / 4.8 3.4 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.4 / 8.4 4.2 / 10.5 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
149 330 623 829 297 660 1247 1658 1942 2203 991 1870 2487 2913 3304 3301 2494 3316 3884 4406 4402 4394
13 114 251 476 756 229 503 953 1513 - - 754 1429 2269 - - - 1905 3026 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.1 3.1 / 7.8 4.1 / 10.4 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.1 3.1 / 7.8 4.1 / 10.4 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 1.7 / 4.1 3.1 / 7.8 4.1 / 10.4 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 3.1 / 7.8 4.1 / 10.4 4.8 / 12.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
119 265 508 734 238 531 1017 1467 1777 2044 796 1525 2201 2666 3066 3063 2033 2934 3554 4088 4084 4076
14 92 203 386 615 184 405 771 1230 - - 608 1157 1845 - - - 1543 2460 - - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 1.5 / 3.6 2.7 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 2.7 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.8 / 12 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
96 216 416 638 193 432 832 1276 1638 1882 649 1248 1914 2456 2823 2857 1664 2552 3275 3763 3809 3801
15 75 166 317 506 150 332 633 1013 1473 - 497 950 1519 2210 - - 1266 2025 2946 - - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.7 / 9.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.7 / 9.2 4.7 / 11.8 5.4 / 13.6 1.5 / 3.2 2.4 / 6 3.7 / 9.2 4.7 / 11.8 5.4 / 13.6 5.5 / 13.8 2.4 / 6 3.7 / 9.2 4.7 / 11.8 5.4 / 13.6 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
79 178 344 555 158 356 689 1110 1443 1742 535 1033 1665 2165 2613 2677 1377 2220 2887 3484 3569 3561
16 62 137 263 421 124 275 526 843 1230 1707 412 788 1264 1845 2561 - 1051 1686 2460 3415 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.4 / 8.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.4 / 8.6 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 1.5 / 3 2.1 / 5.3 3.4 / 8.6 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 2.1 / 5.3 3.4 / 8.6 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.4 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
65 148 288 466 131 297 576 931 1277 1597 445 864 1397 1915 2395 2517 1152 1862 2553 3193 3356 3348
17 52 115 220 354 104 230 441 709 1037 1443 345 661 1063 1555 2165 - 882 1418 2074 2886 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.7 4.2 / 10.5 5.2 / 13.1 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.7 4.2 / 10.5 5.2 / 13.1 5.5 / 13.8 1.9 / 4.8 3.1 / 7.7 4.2 / 10.5 5.2 / 13.1 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
55 125 243 394 109 249 486 788 1137 1422 374 729 1182 1705 2133 2376 972 1576 2274 2845 3168 3160
18 44 97 187 301 87 194 373 602 882 1230 291 560 902 1322 1845 - 747 1203 1763 2460 - -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.9 / 12.3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 1.7 / 4.3 2.8 / 6.9 4 / 9.9 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
46 106 207 336 92 211 413 672 991 1275 317 620 1008 1487 1912 2249 827 1344 1983 2549 2999 2991
19 37 83 160 257 74 166 319 515 756 1056 249 479 772 1133 1584 2130 638 1029 1511 2112 2839 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.6 / 9.1 4.7 / 11.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.6 / 9.1 4.7 / 11.7 5.5 / 13.8 1.5 / 3.8 2.5 / 6.2 3.6 / 9.1 4.7 / 11.7 5.5 / 13.8 5.5 / 13.8
39 90 177 289 78 180 354 577 854 1149 270 531 866 1280 1723 2105 708 1155 1707 2297 2807 2839
20 32 71 137 222 64 142 275 444 652 913 214 412 666 979 1370 1845 549 887 1305 1827 2460 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.3 4.4 / 11.1 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.3 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.6 1.5 / 3.5 2.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 8.3 4.4 / 11.1 5.4 / 13.6 5.5 / 13.8
67 132 217 57 134 265 434 645 909 200 397 651 967 1364 1735 529 868 1289 1819 2313 2576
22 54 104 168 48 107 208 336 496 696 161 311 504 743 1044 1410 415 672 991 1392 1880 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.9 / 9.7 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.9 / 9.7 4.9 / 12.3 1.5 / 3 1.9 / 4.7 2.8 / 6.9 3.9 / 9.7 4.9 / 12.3 5.5 / 13.8
51 101 167 42 101 202 333 497 704 152 303 500 746 1056 1436 404 667 994 1408 1915 2357
24 42 80 130 37 83 161 261 385 542 125 241 391 578 813 1100 321 521 770 1083 1467 -
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 4.5 / 11.2 1.5 / 3 1.6 / 4 2.3 / 5.9 3.3 / 8.3 4.5 / 11.2 5.5 / 13.8
39 79 130 78 157 261 390 555 116 236 391 585 832 1135 314 521 781 1109 1513 2172
26 33 63 103 65 127 206 305 430 98 190 309 457 645 874 254 412 610 859 1166 1963
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.6 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.4 2/5 2.8 / 7.1 3.8 / 9.6 5.5 / 13.8
62 103 60 124 207 311 443 91 186 310 466 665 910 248 413 622 887 1214 2001
28 51 83 53 102 166 245 346 79 153 249 368 520 706 204 331 491 693 941 1590
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.3 / 8.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.7 / 4.4 2.5 / 6.2 3.3 / 8.4 5.5 / 13.7
49 83 47 99 166 251 359 71 148 249 376 539 740 197 332 502 718 986 1691
30 42 68 43 83 135 200 283 64 125 203 301 425 578 166 270 401 566 770 1305
1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 2.9 / 7.3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3 1.5 / 3.8 2.2 / 5.4 2.9 / 7.3 5 / 12.4
• Total Load values are limited by shear, moment or deflection equal to L/180. Total Load values are • Table values for Minimum Required Bearing Lengths are based on the allowable compression
the capacity of the beam in addition to its own weight. design value perpendicular to grain for the beam and the Total Load value shown. Other design
• Live Load values are limited by deflection equal to L/240. Check the local building code for other considerations, such as a weaker support material, may warrant longer bearing lengths. Table
deflection limits that may apply. Flat and low slope roofs may require more restrictive deflection values assume that support is provided across the full width of the beam.
limits, consult project's design professional of record. • For 2-ply, 3-ply or 4-ply beams; double, triple or quadruple Allowable Total Load and Allowable
• Where a Live Load value is not shown, the Total Load value will control. Live Load values. Minimum Required Bearing Lengths remain the same for any number of plies.
• Table values represent the most restrictive of simple or multiple span applications. Span is • 1¾ inch members deeper than 14 inches are to be used as multiple-member beams only.
measured center to center of the supports. Analyze multiple span beams with BC Calc® software if • This table was designed to apply to a broad range of applications. It may be possible to exceed the
the length of any span is less than half the length of an adjacent span. limitations of this table by analyzing a specific application with BC Calc® software.
• Table values assume that lateral support is provided at each support and continuously along the
top edge and applicable compression edges of the beam.
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 Versa-Lam® LVL Allowable Nailing and Design Values 33

Closest Allowable Nail Spacing Nailing Parallel to

Glue Lines
(Narrow Face)
Nailing
Nailing Parallel to Glue Lines (Narrow Face)(1) Perpendicular
to Glue Lines
Versa-Lam® LVL Products (Wide Face)
Nail Size Versa-Lam® LVL Versa-Lam® LVL Versa-Lam® LVL
1½" 1¾" 3½" & Wider All Products
O.C. End O.C. End O.C. End O.C. End
[in] [in] [in] [in] [in] [in] [in] [in]
8d Box (0.113"ø x 2.5") 3 1½ 2 1 2 ½ 2 ½
8d Common (0.131"ø x 2.5") 3 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 Nailing
Perpendicular to
10d & 12d Box (0.128"ø x 3", 3.25") 3 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 Glue Lines
16d Box (0.135"ø x 3.5") 3 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 (Wide Face)
10d & 12d Common &
4 3 4 3 2 2 2 2
16d Sinker (0.148"ø x 3", 3.25") 1) For 1¾" thickness and greater, 2 rows
16d Common (0.162"ø x 3.5") 6 4 6 3 2 2 2 2 of nails (such as for a metal strap)
are allowed (use ½" minimum offset
• Offset and stagger nail rows from floor sheathing and wall sole plate. between rows and stagger nails).
• Simpson Strong-Tie A35 and LPT4 connectors may be attached to the side Versa-Lam® LVL/Versa-Rim® LVL.
Use nails as specified by Simpson Strong-Tie.

Versa-Lam® LVL Design Values

Allowable Allowable Moment Allowable Allowable Moment
Width Depth Weight Shear Moment of Inertia Width Depth Weight Shear Moment of Inertia
Grade [in] [in] [lb/ft] [lb] [ft-lb] [in4] Grade [in] [in] [lb/ft] [lb] [ft-lb] [in4]
3½ 1.5 998 776 5.4 5¼ 8.0 5,237 6,830 63.3
Versa-Stud®
1.8E 2650

1½ 5½ 2.4 1,568 1,821 20.8 5½ 8.4 5,486 7,457 72.8

7¼ 3.2 2,066 3,069 47.6 7¼ 11.0 7,232 12,566 166.7
3½ 1.8 1,164 1,058 6.3 9¼ 14.1 9,227 19,908 346.3
5½ 2.8 1,829 2,486 24.3 9½ 14.5 9,476 20,937 375.1
7¼ 3.7 2,411 4,189 55.6 11¼ 17.1 11,222 28,814 622.9
9¼ 4.7 3,076 6,636 115.4 5¼
11⅞ 18.1 11,845 31,913 732.6
9½ 4.8 3,159 6,979 125.0
14 21.3 13,965 43,552 1200.5
Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100

1¾ 11¼ 5.7 3,741 9,605 207.6

11⅞ 6.0 3,948 10,638 244.2 16 24.4 15,960 56,046 1792.0
Versa-Lam® LVL 2.1E 3100

14 7.1 4,655 14,517 400.2 18 27.4 17,955 70,011 2551.5

16 8.1 5,320 18,682 597.3 20 30.4 19,950 85,428 3500.0
18 9.1 5,985 23,337 850.5 24 36.5 23,940 120,549 6048.0
24 12.2 7,980 40,183 2016.0
9¼ 16.6 12,303 26,544 461.7
5½ 5.6 3,658 4,971 48.5
7¼ 7.4 4,821 8,377 111.1 9½ 17.1 12,635 27,916 500.1
9¼ 9.4 6,151 13,272 230.8 11¼ 20.2 14,963 38,419 830.6
9½ 9.6 6,318 13,958 250.1 11⅞ 21.4 15,794 42,550 976.8
11¼ 11.4 7,481 19,210 415.3 7 14 25.2 18,620 58,069 1600.7
3½
11⅞ 12.1 7,897 21,275 488.4 16 28.8 21,280 74,728 2389.3
14 14.2 9,310 29,035 800.3
18 32.4 23,940 93,348 3402.0
16 16.2 10,640 37,364 1194.7
18 18.3 11,970 46,674 1701.0 20 36.0 26,600 113,904 4666.7
20 20.3 13,300 56,952 2333.3 24 43.2 31,920 160,732 8064.0

Versa-Lam® LVL Allowable Stress Values

Modulus of Modulus of Modulus of Compression Compression Equivalent
Elasticity Elasticity Elasticity Tension Parallel Parallel Perpendicular Specific Gravity for
True (Shear-Free) Apparent for Stability Bending Horizontal Shear to Grain to Grain to Grain Fastener Design
Design Property Grade E (x 106 psi) (1) (7) E (x 106 psi) (1) Emin (x 106 psi) (1) (8) Fb (psi) (2)(3) F v (psi) (2)(4) F t (psi) (2)(5) Fc l l (psi)(2) Fc ┴ (psi)(1)(6) (SG)
Versa-Lam® LVL Beams 2.1E 3100 2.1 2.0 1.1 3100 285 1950 3000 750 0.5
Versa-Lam® LVL Studs 1.8E 2650 1.8 1.7 0.9 2650 285 1500 3000 750 0.5
Versa-Lam® LVL Columns 1.8E 2650 1.8 1.7 0.9 2650 285 1650 3000 750 0.5

1. This value cannot be adjusted for load duration. 6. Stress applied parallel to the gluelines.
2. This value is based upon a load duration of 100% and may be adjusted for other load 7. True or shear-free modulus of elasticity does not account for shear deformation.
durations.
8. Emin is the reference modulus of elasticity for beam and column stability calculations.
3. Fiber stress bending value shall be multiplied by the depth factor, (12/d)1/9 where
d = member depth [in]. It is calculated using Eapparent in accordance with Appendix D of the 2018 NDS. When
4. Stress applied perpendicular to the gluelines. calculating Emin, the coefficient of modulus of elasticity, COVE, may be taken as 0.10,
5. Tension value shall be multiplied by a length factor, (4/L)1/8 where and the adjustment factor to convert E to a pure bending basis may be taken as 1.05.
L = member length [ft]. Use L = 4 for members less than four feet long. * Design properties are limited to dry conditions of use where the maximum moisture
content of the material will not exceed 16%.
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 34 Versa-Lam® LVL 1.8 2650 Columns
Column Allowable Axial Load (lb)
Length 3½" x 3½" 3½" x 4⅜" 3½" x 5¼" 3½" x 5½" 3½" x 7"
[ft] 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125%
4 14,700 16,090 16,930 18,390 20,130 21,180 22,070 24,165 25,430 23,13025,320 26,640 29,450 32,240 33,920
5 12,270 13,150 13,660 15,350 16,440 17,090 18,425 19,740 20,515 19,30020,680 21,490 24,580 26,330 27,365
6 10,080 10,650 10,980 12,610 13,320 13,740 15,140 15,995 16,495 15,860 16,750 17,280 20,19521,335 22,000
7 8,310 8,705 8,930 10,400 10,890 11,170 12,480 13,075 13,415 13,080 13,700 14,050 16,650 17,435 17,890
8 6,930 7,205 7,370 8,660 9,010 9,210 10,405 10,825 11,070 10,900 11,340 11,600 13,88014,440 14,760
9 5,840 6,050 6,160 7,300 7,560 7,710 8,770 9,080 9,260 9,190 9,510 9,700 11,700 12,115 12,350
10 4,980 5,135 5,225 6,230 6,420 6,540 7,480 7,715 7,850 7,830 8,080 8,220 9,97510,290 10,470
11 4,290 4,410 4,480 5,360 5,520 5,600 6,445 6,625 6,730 6,750 6,940 7,050 8,595 8,835 8,975
12 3,730 3,825 3,880 4,660 4,780 4,850 5,600 5,745 5,830 5,870 6,020 6,100 7,475 7,665 7,775
13 3,270 3,350 3,390 4,090 4,190 4,240 4,915 5,030 5,095 5,150 5,270 5,340 6,555 6,710 6,795
14 2,890 2,950 2,990 3,610 3,690 3,740 4,340 4,435 4,490 4,550 4,650 4,700 5,790 5,915 5,990
Column 3½" x 7¼" 5¼" x 5¼" 5¼" x 5½" 5¼" x 7" 5¼" x 7¼"
Length
[ft] 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125% 100% 115% 125%
4 30,500 33,390 35,130
5 25,460 27,270 28,340
6 20,910 22,090 22,780 33,070 36,220 38,110 34,670 37,950 39,930
7 17,250 18,060 18,530 29,420 31,730 33,085 30,830 33,240 34,660
8 14,370 14,960 15,290 25,875 27,570 28,565 27,110 28,880 29,930 34,525 36,790 38,115 35,760 38,090 39,480
9 12,120 12,540 12,790 22,690 23,970 24,715 23,770 25,110 25,900 30,275 31,985 32,980 31,360 33,130 34,160
10 10,330 10,660 10,840 19,930 20,920 21,495 20,880 21,920 22,520 26,600 27,920 28,685 27,550 28,920 29,710
11 8,900 9,150 9,300 17,585 18,375 18,820 18,420 19,250 19,720 23,465 24,510 25,125 24,310 25,400 26,010
12 7,740 7,940 8,050 15,590 16,220 16,585 16,340 16,990 17,380 20,805 21,650 22,130 21,550 22,420 22,930
13 6,790 6,950 7,040 13,895 14,410 14,700 14,560 15,100 15,400 18,545 19,225 19,620 19,210 19,920 20,320
14 6,000 6,130 6,200 12,450 12,870 13,115 13,040 13,480 13,740 16,615 17,180 17,500 17,210 17,790 18,130
15 11,210 11,560 11,760 11,740 12,110 12,320 14,960 15,425 15,695 15,490 15,980 16,260
16 10,135 10,430 10,600 10,620 10,930 11,110 13,525 13,920 14,150 14,010 14,420 14,650
17 9,205 9,455 9,600 9,650 9,910 10,060 12,285 12,620 12,810 12,730 13,070 13,270
18 8,395 8,610 8,735 8,800 9,020 9,150 11,205 11,495 11,655 11,610 11,900 12,070
19 7,685 7,870 7,975 8,050 8,250 8,360 10,260 10,505 10,645 10,620 10,880 11,030
20 7,060 7,220 7,310 7,400 7,560 7,660 9,420 9,635 9,760 9,760 9,980 10,110
21 6,505 6,645 6,725 6,820 6,960 7,050 8,680 8,870 8,980 8,990 9,190 9,300
22
1) Table assumes that the column is braced at column ends only. Effective column (rotation free, translation fixed at each column end per NDS Appendix G).
length is equal to actual column length. A Ke coefficient of 1.0 conservatively models typical wood column applications.
2) Allowable loads are based upon one-piece (solid) column members used in dry For other end fixity conditions, contact Boise Cascade EWP Engineering. For
service conditions. BC Calc® sizing software (www.BCCalc.com) may be used for side or other combined bending and axial loads, see provisions in 2018 NDS.
multi-piece column design. 5) Load values are not shown for short lengths due to loads exceeding common
3) Allowable loads are based on an eccentricity value equal to 0.167 multiplied by connector capacities. Load values are not shown for longer lengths if the
either the column thickness or width (worst case). controlling slenderness ratio exceeds 50 (per NDS).
4) Allowable loads are based on axial loaded columns using the design provisions 6) Lateral loads (wind loading) are not considered in this table. BC Calc® sizing
of the 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction. Table software (www.BCCalc.com) may be used for out of plane lateral load column
capacity values based upon a buckling length coefficient, Ke, equal to 1.0 application design.

Versa-Stud® LVL 1.8E 2650

Reference Design Values
Compression Compression Modulus of Elasticity - Horizontal
Bending Parallel to Grain Perp to Grain Apparent Shear
Product Fb [psi] Fc [psi] Fc [psi] E [psi] Fv [psi]
┴

Versa-Stud® 1.8E 2650 1½" x 5½" 2865 3000 450 1,700,000 285
Spruce Pine Fir (North) # 1 / 2 Grade 2 x 6 1138 1150 425 1,400,000 135
Hem-Fir # 2 Grade 2 x 6 1105 1300 405 1,300,000 150
Western Woods # 2 Grade 2 x 6 878 900 335 1,000,000 135
• Design values are for loads applied to the narrow face of the studs. • Repetitive member factors have not been applied to the bending values. Depth
• Dimension lumber values per NDS Supplement, Design Values for Wood (size) factors per ICC-ES®/APA® ESR-1040 and 2018 NDS have been applied to the
Construction, 2018 Edition. corresponding bending values.
For further design information, please see Versa-Stud 1.8E 2650 Eastern Tall Wall Guide.
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 Computer Software 35

BC Framer® helps customers create floor and roof framing

layouts quickly. This easy-to-use computer-aided 3D drafting
program frames layouts and creates piece and price reports.
It also draws framing drawings that use Boise Cascade’s
engineered wood products (EWP) and develops schedules.
BC Framer’s editing and drawing tools allow flexibility when
modifying framing layouts. You can also customize the layout
drawing with framing details, notes, symbols, and accessories.
Information can also be obtained at 1‑800‑405‑5969 or email
us at [email protected].
Technical Specs: This program is designed to work on stand-
alone computers.

RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
• CPU: 2.8GHz 6th Gen+ Core i7 or Xeon v4+
• L2 Cache: 3MB/Core
• RAM: 16GB
• Video: Full support for DirectX 9; Single monitor 512MB; Dual monitor 1GB (Resolution 1366×768 Minimum)
• Free Storage: 80GB (average 6,000-8,000 jobs)
• Operating Systems: Windows 10 (Pro or Enterprise Edition 64-bit)*, Windows 8.1 (Professional Edition 64-bit), Windows 7 (Professional
Edition 64-bit),
*Apple Mac or Windows Emulator not supported
Actual specifications vary by user and will be assessed prior to installation.

BC Calc® Sizing Software Give Us

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www.bccalc.com and can be used on Windows or Apple
operating systems via Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome or
Safari browsers as well as on iOS and Android tablets. An
offline version is available to BC Connect® or registered Boise Cascade has provided BC Calc® free of
BC Calc® users for use without an internet connection charge to the design community since 1994.
or in cases of limited connection availability. It can be COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
downloaded once users have signed in to the application. PC with any current version of MS Windows®, along with an
In addition to BCI® & AJS® Joists, Versa-Lam® LVL, and internet connection. For questions regarding BC Calc ®,
BOISE GLULAM®, BC Calc® also offers the analysis of solid call 1-800‑405-5969 or email [email protected].
sawn lumber and timber members. Thus BC Calc® is the
only program needed to analyze structural wood members.
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36 Framing Connectors - Simpson Strong-Tie

Single Joist - Top Flange Single Joist - Face Mount

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Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
AJS ®
Hanger Header Joist AJS ®
Hanger
Depth [lbs] Depth [lbs] Header Joist
20/140/ 20/140/
150/190 ITS2.56/9.5 1006 6-10d — 150/190 IUS2.56/9.5 950 8-10d —
9½" 9½"
25 ITS3.56/9.5 1006 6-10d — 25 IUS3.56/9.5 1006 10-10d —

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190 ITS2.56/11.88 1020 6-10d — 150/190 IUS2.56/11.88 1020 10-10d —
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 ITS3.56/11.88 1020 6-10d — 25 IUS3.56/11.88 1020 12-10d —

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190 ITS2.56/14 1032 6-10d — 150/190 IUS2.56/14 1032 12-10d —
14" 14"
25 ITS3.56/14 1032 6-10d — 25 IUS3.56/14 1032 12-10d —

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190 ITS2.56/16 1048 6-10d — 150/190 IUS2.56/16 1048 14-10d —
16" 16"
25 ITS3.56/16 1048 6-10d — 25 IUS3.56/16 1048 14-10d —

Double Joist - Top Flange Double Joist - Face Mount

MIT B U / HU MIU
Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
AJS ®
Hanger AJS ®
Hanger
Depth [lbs] Header Joist Depth [lbs] Header Joist
20/140/ 20/140/
150/190
MIT39.5-2 2125 8-16d 2-10dx1½" 150/190
MIU5.12/9 2125 16-16d 2-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 B7.12/9.5 2720 14-16d 6-16d 25 HU410-2 2680 18-16d 8-16d

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190
MIT311.88-2 2170 8-16d 2-10dx1½" 150/190
MIU5.12/11 2170 20-16d 2-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 B7.12/11.88 2930 14-16d 6-16d 25 HU412-2 2930 22-16d 8-16d

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190
MIT314-2 2210 8-16d 2-10dx1½" 150/190
MIU5.12/14 2210 22-16d 2-10dx1½"
14" 14"
25 B7.12/14 3120 14-16d 6-16d 25 HU414-2 3120 26-16d 12-16d

20/140/ 20/140/
150/190
MIT5.12/16 2255 8-16d 2-10dx1½" 150/190
MIU5.12/16 2255 24-16d 2-10dx1½"
16" 16"
25 B7.12/16 3305 14-16d 6-16d 25 HU414-2 3305 26-16d 12-16d

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Face Mount Skewed 45° Joist Hanger Field Slope and Skew Joist Hanger

SUR/L LSSU
Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
Depth AJS® Hanger [lbs] Depth AJS® Hanger [lbs]
Header Joist Header Joist
140/150 140/150
20/190 SUR/L2.56/9 1139 14-16d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSUH310 1480 14-10d 12-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 SUR/L410 1076 14-16d 6-16d 25 LSSU410 1480 14-10d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SUR/L2.56/11 1174 16-16d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSUH310 1595 14-10d 12-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 SUR/L410 1101 14-16d 6-16d 25 LSSU410 1595 14-10d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SUR/L2.56/14 1204 18-16d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSUH310 1600 14-10d 12-10dx1½"
14" 14"
25 SUR/L414 1123 18-16d 8-16d 25 LSSU410 1625 14-10d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SUR/L2.56/14 1235 18-16d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 — — — —
16" 16"
25 SUR/L414 1127 18-16d 8-16d 25 — — — —

Adjustable Height Joist Hanger Variable Pitch Joist Connector

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THAI VPA
Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Fastener
Depth AJS® Hanger [lbs] Depth AJS® Hanger [lbs] Top Plate Rafter
Header Joist
140/150 140/150
20/190 THAI322 1330 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 VPA3 1006 9-10d 2-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 THAI422 1330 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 VPA4 1006 11-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 THAI322 1432 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 VPA3 1020 9-10d 2-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 THAI422 1432 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 VPA4 1020 11-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 THAI322 1525 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 VPA3 1032 9-10d 2-10dx1½"
14" 14"
25 THAI422 1525 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 VPA4 1032 11-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 — — — — 20/190 VPA3 1048 9-10d 2-10dx1½"
16" 16"
25 — — — — 25 VPA4 1048 11-10d 2-10dx1½"

General Notes - At max design capacity shown, hangers may exceed standard ⅛" deflection by 1/32".
- Bold Italic hangers require web stiffeners. - For proper installation of the VPA, the 2-10dx1½" joist nails through the bend tabs
- Capacities will vary with different nailing criteria and/or support conditions; contact must be installed at approximately a 45-degree angle.
supplier or Simpson Strong-Tie® for further information.
Support Requirements
- Capacity values shown are either hanger capacity values (see support requirements - Support material assumed to be Boise Cascade structural composite lumber or
below) or AJS® Joist end reaction capacities — whichever is less. sawn lumber (Douglas fir or southern pine species).
- All capacity values are downward loads at 100% load duration. - Minimum support width for single- and double-joist top mount hangers is 3".
For more information,
call Simpson Strong-Tie - Use sloped seat hangers and beveled web stiffeners when AJS® Joist slope exceeds - Minimum support width for face mount hangers with 10d and 16d nails is 1¾" and 2",
¼" per foot. respectively.
at 1-800-999-5099 or
visit their website at - Leave 1/16" clearance (⅛" maximum) between the end of the supported joist and the
www.strongtie.com head of the hanger.
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38 Framing Connectors - Mitek USP Structural Connectors

Single Joist - Top Flange Single Joist - Face Mount

THO TFL THF

Joist THO Capacity THO Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
AJS ®
Hanger Header Joist AJS ®
Hanger
Depth [lbs] Depth [lbs] Header Joist
140/150 140/150
20/190 TFL2595 1006 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 THF25925 1062 12-10d 2-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 THO35950 1048 10-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 THF35925 1062 12-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 TFL25118 1020 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 THF25112 1085 14-10d 2-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 THO35118 1068 10-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 THF35112 1085 16-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 TFL2514 1032 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 THF25140 1105 18-10d 2-10dx1½"
14" 14"
25 THO35140 1086 12-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 THF35140 1105 20-10d 2-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 TFL2516 1048 6-10d 2-10dx1½" 20/190 THF25160 1127 22-10d 2-10dx1½"
16" 16"
25 THO35160 1107 12-10d 2-10dx1½" 25 THF35157 1127 22-10d 2-10dx1½"

Double Joist - Top Flange Double Joist - Face Mount

THO Double BPH THF Double HD

Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
AJS ®
Hanger AJS ®
Hanger
Depth [lbs] Header Joist Depth [lbs] Header Joist
140/150 140/150
20/190
THO25950-2 2237 10-16d 6-10d 20/190
THF25925-2 1390 12-10d 6-10d
9½" 9½"
25 BPH7195 2690 10-16d 6-10d 25 HD7100 1690 12-10d 6-10d

140/150 140/150
20/190
THO25118-2 2300 10-16d 6-10d 20/190
THF25112-2 1855 16-10d 6-10d
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 BPH71118 3060 10-16d 6-10d 25 HD7120 2255 16-10d 6-10d

140/150 140/150
20/190
THO25140-2 2355 12-16d 6-10d 20/190
THF25140-2 2210 20-10d 6-10d
14" 14"
25 BPH7114 3260 10-16d 6-10d 25 HD7140 2820 20-10d 8-10d

140/150 140/150
20/190
THO25160-2 2412 12-16d 6-10d 20/190
THF25160-2 2255 24-10d 8-10d
16" 16"
25 BPH7116 3452 10-16d 6-10d 25 HD7160 3305 24-10d 8-10d

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Face Mount Skewed 45° Joist Hanger Field Slope and Skew Joist Hanger

SKH LSSH
Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Nailing
AJS® Hanger AJS® Hanger
Depth [lbs] Header Joist Depth [lbs] Header Joist
140/150 140/150
20/190 SKH2520L/R 992 14-10d 10-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSH25 1420 14-16d 12-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 SKH410L/R 1062 16-16d 10-16d 25 LSSH35 1420 14-16d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SKH2520L/R 1003 14-10d 10-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSH25 1530 14-16d 12-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 SKH410L/R 1085 16-16d 10-16d 25 LSSH35 1530 14-16d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SKH2524L/R 1014 16-10d 10-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSH25 1630 14-16d 12-10dx1½"
14" 14"
25 SKH414L/R 1105 22-16d 10-16d 25 LSSH35 1630 14-16d 12-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 SKH2524L/R 1029 16-10d 10-10dx1½" 20/190 LSSH35 1725 14-16d 12-10dx1½"
16" 16"
25 SKH414L/R 1127 22-16d 10-16d 25 LSSH35 1725 14-16d 12-10dx1½"

Adjustable Height Joist Hanger Variable Pitch Joist Connector

MSH TM
Joist Capacity Nailing Joist Capacity Fastener
AJS® Hanger AJS® Hanger
Depth [lbs] Header Joist Depth [lbs] Top Plate Rafter
140/150 140/150
20/190 MSH322 1270 16-10d 4-10dx1½" 20/190 TMP25 1175 6-10d 4-10dx1½"
9½" 9½"
25 MSH422IF 1270 22-10d 4-10d 25 TMP4 1175 6-10d 4-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 MSH322 1367 16-10d 4-10dx1½" 20/190 TMP25 1215 6-10d 4-10dx1½"
11⅞" 11⅞"
25 MSH422IF 1367 22-10d 4-10d 25 TMP4 1215 6-10d 4-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 MSH322 1455 16-10d 4-10dx1½" 20/190 TMP25 1250 6-10d 4-10dx1½"
14" 14"
4-10d
25 MSH422IF 1455 22-10d 25 TMP4 1250 6-10d 4-10dx1½"

140/150 140/150
20/190 MSH322 1413 16-10d 4-10dx1½" 20/190 TMP25 1285 6-10d 4-10dx1½"
16" 16"
25 MSH422IF 1413 22-10d 4-10d 25 TMP4 1285 6-10d 4-10dx1½"

General Notes - Leave 1/16" clearance (1/8" maximum) between the end of the supported
- Shaded hangers required web stiffeners at joist ends. Web stiffeners may be joist and the head of the hanger.
required for non-shaded hangers by Boise Cascade. - For AJS® Joist applications, consult Mitek USP for capacity reduction.
- Capacities will vary with different nailing criteria and/or support conditions: Support Requirements
contact supplier or USP Structural Connectors for further information. - Support material assumed to be Boise Cascade structural composite
For more information, - Capacity values shown are either hanger capacity values (see support lumber or sawn lumber (Douglas fir or southern pine species).
contact requirements below) or AJS® Joist end reaction capacities — whichever is - Minimum support width for single- and double-joist top mount hangers is
Mitek USP Structural less. 3": (1½" for THO hangers).
Connectors - All capacity values are downward loads at 100% load duration. - Minimum support width for face mount hangers with 10d and 16d nails is
at 1-800-328-5934 or - Use sloped seat hangers and beveled web stiffeners when AJS® Joist slope 1¾" and 2", respectively.
MiTek-US.com exceeds ¼" per foot.
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If in doubt, ask!
The information in this document pertains to use in the
UNITED STATES ONLY, Allowable Stress Design. Refer to For the closest
the ALLJOIST Specifier Guide Canada for use in Canada, Boise Cascade EWP
Limit States Design.
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call
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