Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Cold-Formed Steel Floor Joist & Web Stiffener System

800S162 CFS C-joists (16 in O.C.), 800T150 rim track, web stiffeners

Time: 2 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 86 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Unreinforced thin-gauge metal joist webs buckle easily under heavy point loads if stiffeners are omitted.
Verify metal filings and chips are swept clean before installing exterior or subfloor panels to prevent galvanic rust.

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, structural & framing

Cold-Formed Steel Floor Joist & Web Stiffener System

800S162 CFS C-joists (16 in O.C.), 800T150 rim track, web stiffeners

Time: 2 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 2.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
22 parts and 86 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Unreinforced thin-gauge metal joist webs buckle easily under heavy point loads if stiffeners are omitted.
Verify metal filings and chips are swept clean before installing exterior or subfloor panels to prevent galvanic rust.