Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Cantilevered Bay Window Floor & Outriggers

2x10 cantilever joists (2 ft projection, 4 ft backspan), 45-degree mitered rim joists, subfloor

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 100 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Do not notch or drill cantilever joists within the exterior bearing zone.
Insulate and air-seal the underside cavity of the cantilever prior to closing with exterior soffit panels.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Cantilevered Bay Window Floor & Outriggers

2x10 cantilever joists (2 ft projection, 4 ft backspan), 45-degree mitered rim joists, subfloor

Time: 4 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 100 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level and a trimming knife.
Do not notch or drill cantilever joists within the exterior bearing zone.
Insulate and air-seal the underside cavity of the cantilever prior to closing with exterior soffit panels.