SPECIFIER GUIDE

I-JOISTS
PKI 10, PKI 20, PKI 23, PKI 35 Plus, PKI 40, PKI 50
- CANADA
 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR PKI Joists
Design properties are in Limit States Design, and for standard term load duration.

PinkWood manufactures premium I-joists, under the trade name “PKjoists”, for residential and End Reaction (lbs) Intermediate Reaction (lbs)
commercial projects. Our Standard and Fire Rated (SAFEjoists) joists are available in six series Joist
Factored Factored 1 1/2” or 2 1/2” 4” or 3 1/2” Bending
Shear
ranging in depths of 9 1/2” to 24”, and up to 58’ in lengths. Our PKjoists are built to precise Joist Weight Moment Shear 3 1/2” Bearing 5 1/2” Bearing Deflection
Depth Bearing (1) Bearing (2) Stiffness EI
Series (plf) Resistance Resistance Coeffcient K
tolerances and will resist warping, crowning, and shrinkage. (inches) Web Stiff. Web Stiff. Web Stiff. Web Stiff. (x106 lbs-in2)
(lbs-ft) (lbs) (x106 lbs)
No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
9 1/2 2.3 3760 1990 1420 1800 1750 1990 3465 3600 3865 3975 168 4.94
PKI SERIES PKI 10 11 7/8 2.7 4450 2345 1420 2010 1830 2345 3465 3920 3985 4435 286 6.18
PKI Joists series are manufactured with either 2”x3” (PKI 10, 20, 23) or 2”x4” (PKI 35 Plus, 14 3.0 6185 2650 1420 2200 1895 2650 3465 4205 4080 4672 420 7.28
40, 50) flanges, which have a specific proprietary lumber grade. Having only two flange sizes 9 1/2 2.6 4675 1990 1530 1800 1750 1990 3465 3750 3865 4160 193 4.94
results in simplified selection of hangers and fasteners and thereby reduces the number of 11 7/8 2.9 6250 2345 1530 2010 1830 2345 3680 3985 4095 4465 327 6.18
PKI 20
component SKU’s required by the dealers. 14 3.1 7325 2650 1530 2200 1895 2650 3875 4205 4300 4745 479 7.28
16 3.3 8410 2950 1530 2385 1955 2950 4055 4410 4500 5010 652 8.32
9 1/2 2.7 5350 2500 1655 2255 2130 2370 3800 4370 4500 5065 208 4.94
11 7/8 3.0 6940 2850 1655 2320 2265 2650 3800 4370 4500 5175 352 6.18
PKI 23
14 3.3 8355 3165 1655 2375 2345 2910 3800 4370 4500 5270 515 7.28
16 3.5 9685 3455 1655 2430 2370 3155 3800 4370 4500 5365 700 8.32
9 1/2 2.7 5580 1990 1420 1800 1750 1990 3465 3600 3865 3975 234 4.94
PKI 35 11 7/8 2.9 7225 2345 1420 2010 1830 2345 3465 3920 3985 4435 396 6.18
Plus 14 3.2 8665 2650 1420 2200 1895 2650 3465 4205 4080 4672 580 7.28
16 3.4 9850 2950 1420 2385 1930 2945 3465 4545 4175 4900 787 8.32
9 1/2 3.4 8960 2115 1870 2115 2060 2115 4575 4885 4640 5045 328 4.94
11 7/8 3.6 11590 2565 1965 2385 2520 2565 4775 5270 4925 5550 553 6.18
16”-24” 16”-24”
14 3.9 13960 2960 2020 2620 2520 2960 4865 5625 5175 6005 807 7.28
(7/16” for 18-24” Depths)
16 4.0 16180 3340 2040 2840 2520 3340 4960 5960 5420 6440 1092 8.32
PKI 40
Note: PKI 10, 20, 23, 35 Plus, 40 & 50 series are currently available uncoated. 18 4.4 18300 4000 2065 3250 2650 4025 4495 6765 5420 7845 1421 9.36
PKI 40 & 50 series are available up to 24” depths. 20 4.5 20250 4230 2065 3445 2650 4165 4495 6960 5420 7845 1799 10.40
22 4.7 22175 4445 2065 3645 2650 4315 4495 7150 5420 7845 2224 11.44
24 4.9 24080 4650 2065 3850 2650 4465 4495 7325 5420 7845 2698 12.48
WHY ARE BUILDERS DEMANDING WEBSHIELD 11 7/8 4.5 13230 3370 1965 2385 2520 2565 4775 5270 4925 5550 565 6.18
PROTECTED I-JOISTS IN THEIR HOUSES? 14 4.8 15300 3600 2020 2620 2520 2960 4865 5625 5175 6005 824 7.28
16 5.0 17720 3810 2040 2840 2520 3340 4960 5960 5420 6440 1115 8.32
1. Meets 2012 IRC 501.3 exception 4 and 2015 IRC 302.13 Code Requirements. PKI 50 18 5.3 21240 4000 2065 3250 2650 4025 4495 6765 5420 7845 1453 9.36
2. WEBshield protection, applied to standard PKI joists, provides superior fire performance when 20 5.5 23575 4230 2065 3445 2650 4165 4495 6960 5420 7845 1839 10.40
compared to other products. 22 5.8 24265 4445 2065 3645 2650 4315 4495 7150 5420 7845 2273 11.44
3. Pinkwood Ltd. produces a wide range of WEBshield protected I-Joists series with depths of 24 6.0 26350 4650 2065 3850 2650 4465 4495 7325 5420 7845 2757 12.48
11-7/8” and 14” to satisfy all builder requirements.
(1) For9 1/2” to 16” I-joists, the minimum end reaction is based on 1 1/2” bearing length. For 18” to 24” joist, the
4. Framers prefer working with WEBshield protected i-joists for ease of handling, wide-flange nailing, and
side nailing capabilities. minimum end reaction is based on 2 1/2” bearing length.
5. By utilizing standard PKI joists, mechanical, electrical and plumbing penetrations are made with ease. (2) For
PKI 23 I-joist series, the maximum end reaction is based on 3 1/2” bearing length. For all other I-joists, the
6. Home owners enjoy Pinkwood’s WEBshield protected joists for the peace of maximum end reaction is based on 4” bearing length.
mind offered.

CCMC 14001-R
UES 431
APA PR-L315C P. 2
 SIMPLE SPANS: 40 Live Load / 15 Dead Load (L/480) SIMPLE SPANS: 40 Live Load / 30 Dead Load (L/480)

19/32” Sheathing Glued & Screwed 23/32” Sheathing Glued & Screwed 19/32” Sheathing Glued & Screwed 23/32” Sheathing Glued & Screwed
W/O CEILING DIRECTLY WITH CEILING DIRECTLY WITH CEILING DIRECTLY AP- W/O CEILING DIRECTLY WITH CEILING DIRECTLY WITH CEILING DIRECTLY AP-
W/O CEILING DIRECTLY APPLIED W/O CEILING DIRECTLY APPLIED
APPLIED APPLIED PLIED APPLIED APPLIED PLIED
JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST JOIST
DEPTH TYPE O/C SPACING O/C SPACING DEPTH TYPE O/C SPACING O/C SPACING DEPTH TYPE O/C SPACING O/C SPACING DEPTH TYPE O/C SPACING O/C SPACING

12" 16" 19.2" 12" 16" 19.2" 12” 16” 19.2” 24” 12” 16” 19.2” 24” 12" 16" 19.2" 12" 16" 19.2" 12” 16” 19.2” 24” 12” 16” 19.2” 24”

PKI 10 15'- 4" 14'- 6" 14'- 1" 15'- 10" 15'- 0" 14'- 6" PKI 10 16’- 3” 15’- 4” 14’- 10” 13’- 10” 16’- 8” 15’- 9” 15’- 2” 13’- 10” PKI 10 15'- 4" 14'- 6" 13'- 11" 15'- 10" 15'- 0" 13'- 11" PKI 10 16'- 3" 15'- 3" 13'- 11" 12'- 5" 16'- 8" 15'- 3" 13'- 11" 12'- 5"

PKI 20 15'- 9" 14'- 10" 14'- 5" 16'- 2" 15'- 3" 14'- 9" PKI 20 16’- 7” 15’- 8” 15’- 1” 14’- 6” 17’- 0” 16’- 1” 15’- 6” 14’- 8” PKI 20 15'- 9" 14'- 10" 14'- 5" 16'- 2" 15'- 3" 14'- 9" PKI 20 16'- 7" 15'- 8" 15'- 1" 13'- 10" 17'- 0" 16'- 1" 15'- 6" 13'- 10"

9 1/2" PKI 23 15'- 11" 15'- 0" 14'- 7" 16'- 4" 15'- 6" 14'- 11" 9 1/2” PKI 23 16’- 10” 15’- 10” 15’- 4” 14’- 8” 17’- 3” 16’- 3” 15’- 8” 15’- 0” 9 1/2" PKI 23 15'- 11" 15'- 0" 14'- 7" 16'- 4" 15'- 6" 14'- 11" 9 1/2” PKI 23 16'- 10" 15'- 10" 15'- 4" 14'- 8" 17'- 3" 16'- 3" 15'- 8" 14'- 10"
PKI 35 PKI 35 PKI 35 PKI 35
16'- 3" 15'- 4" 14'- 10" 16'- 8" 15'- 9" 15'- 3" 17’- 2” 16’- 2” 15’- 7” 15’- 0” 17’- 6” 16’- 7” 15’- 11” 15’- 4” 16'- 3" 15'- 4" 14'- 10" 16'- 8" 15'- 9" 15'- 3" 17'- 2" 16'- 2" 15'- 7" 15'- 0" 17'- 6" 16'- 7" 15'- 11" 15'- 2"
Plus Plus Plus Plus
PKI 40 17'- 2" 16'- 2" 15'- 8" 17'- 7" 16'- 7" 16'- 0" PKI 40 18’- 2” 17’- 1” 16’- 5” 15’- 9” 18’- 7” 17’- 5” 16’- 9” 16’- 1” PKI 40 17'- 2" 16'- 2" 15'- 8" 17'- 7" 16'- 7" 16'- 0" PKI 40 18'- 2" 17'- 1" 16'- 5" 15'- 9" 18'- 7" 17'- 5" 16'- 9" 16'- 1"

PKI 10 17'- 3" 16'- 3" 15'- 9" 17'- 9" 16'- 9" 16'- 3" PKI 10 18’- 2” 17’- 2” 16’- 6” 15’- 0” 18’- 10” 17’- 8” 16’- 10” 15’- 0” PKI 10 17'- 3" 16'- 3" 15'- 1" 17'- 9" 16'- 7" 15'- 1" PKI 10 18'- 2" 16'- 7" 15'- 1" 13'- 6" 18'- 10" 16'- 7" 15'- 1" 13'- 6"

PKI 20 17'- 7" 16'- 7" 16'- 1" 18'- 1" 17'- 1" 16'- 7" PKI 20 18’- 8” 17’- 6” 16’- 11” 16’- 3” 19’- 4” 18’- 0” 17’- 4” 16’- 8” PKI 20 17'- 7" 16'- 7" 16'- 1" 18'- 1" 17'- 1" 16'- 7" PKI 20 18'- 8" 17'- 6" 16'- 11" 16'- 0" 19'- 4" 18'- 0" 17'- 4" 16'- 0"

PKI 23 17'- 10" 16'- 10" 16'- 3" 18'- 5" 17'- 4" 16'- 9" PKI 23 19’- 0” 17’- 9” 17’- 1” 16’- 5” 19’- 7” 18’- 3” 17’- 7” 16’- 10” PKI 23 17'- 10" 16'- 10" 16'- 3" 18'- 5" 17'- 4" 16'- 9" PKI 23 19'- 0" 17'- 9" 17'- 1" 16'- 5" 19'- 7" 18'- 3" 17'- 7" 16'- 10"
11 7/8" PKI 35 11 7/8” PKI 35 11 7/8" PKI 35 11 7/8” PKI 35
18'- 2" 17'- 2" 16'- 7" 18'- 10" 17'- 7" 17'- 1" 19’- 6” 18’- 1” 17’- 5” 16’- 9” 20’- 1” 18’- 8” 17’- 10” 17’- 2” 18'- 2" 17'- 2" 16'- 7" 18'- 10" 17'- 7" 17'- 1" 19'- 6" 18'- 1" 17'- 5" 16'- 3" 20'- 1" 18'- 8" 17'- 10" 16'- 3"
Plus Plus Plus Plus
PKI 40 19'- 7" 18'- 2" 17'- 6" 20'- 2" 18'- 8" 17'- 11" PKI 40 20’- 11” 19’- 4” 18’- 5” 17’- 8” 21’- 6” 19’- 11” 18’- 11” 18’- 0” PKI 40 19'- 7" 18'- 2" 17'- 6" 20'- 2" 18'- 8" 17'- 11" PKI 40 20'- 11" 19'- 4" 18'- 5" 17'- 8" 21'- 6" 19'- 11" 18'- 11" 18'- 0"

PKI 50 19'- 8" 18'- 3" 17'- 7" 20'- 3" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" PKI 50 21’- 1” 19’- 5” 18’- 6” 17’- 8” 21’- 7” 20’- 0” 19’- 0” 18’- 1” PKI 50 19'- 8" 18'- 3" 17'- 7" 20'- 3" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" PKI 50 21'- 1" 19'- 5" 18'- 6" 17'- 8" 21'- 7" 20'- 0" 19'- 0" 18'- 1"

PKI 10 18'- 10" 17'- 8" 17'- 1" 19'- 8" 18'- 3" 17'- 8" PKI 10 20’- 2” 18’- 9” 17’- 11” 17’- 3” 20’- 11” 19’- 6” 18’- 8” 17’- 9” PKI 10 18'- 10" 17'- 8" 17'- 1" 19'- 8" 18'- 3" 17'- 8" PKI 10 20'- 2" 18'- 9" 17'- 10" 15'- 11" 20'- 11" 19'- 6" 17'- 10" 15'- 11"

PKI 20 19'- 5" 18'- 1" 17'- 6" 20'- 2" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" PKI 20 20’- 9” 19’- 3” 18’- 5” 17’- 7” 21’- 6” 20’- 0” 19’- 1” 18’- 2” PKI 20 19'- 5" 18'- 1" 17'- 6" 20'- 2" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" PKI 20 20'- 9" 19'- 3" 18'- 5" 17'- 2" 21'- 6" 20'- 0" 19'- 1" 17'- 2"

PKI 23 19'- 8" 18'- 4" 17'- 8" 20'- 5" 19'- 0" 18'- 3" PKI 23 21’- 1” 19’- 7” 18’- 8” 17’- 10” 21’- 9” 20’- 3” 19’- 4” 18’- 4” PKI 23 19'- 8" 18'- 4" 17'- 8" 20'- 5" 19'- 0" 18'- 3" PKI 23 21'- 1" 19'- 7" 18'- 8" 17'- 10" 21'- 9" 20'- 3" 19'- 4" 18'- 4"
14" PKI 35 14” PKI 35 14" PKI 35 14” PKI 35
20'- 3" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" 20'- 11" 19'- 5" 18'- 8" 21’- 7” 20’- 0” 19’- 1” 18’- 2” 22’- 3” 20’- 8” 19’- 9” 18’- 9” 20'- 3" 18'- 9" 18'- 0" 20'- 11" 19'- 5" 18'- 8" 21'- 7" 20'- 0" 19'- 1" 16'- 6" 22'- 3" 20'- 8" 19'- 9" 16'- 6"
Plus Plus Plus Plus
PKI 40 21'- 9" 20'- 1" 19'- 3" 22'- 5" 20'- 9" 19'- 10" PKI 40 23’- 3” 21’- 6” 20’- 6” 19’- 5” 23’- 10” 22’- 1” 21’- 1” 19’- 11” PKI 40 21'- 9" 20'- 1" 19'- 3" 22'- 5" 20'- 9" 19'- 10" PKI 40 23'- 3" 21'- 6" 20'- 6" 19'- 5" 23'- 10" 22'- 1" 21'- 1" 19'- 11"

PKI 504 21'- 10" 20'- 2" 19'- 4" 22'- 6" 20'- 10" 19'- 11" PKI 50 23’- 4” 21’- 7” 20’- 7” 19’- 6” 23’- 11” 22’- 2” 21’- 2” 20’- 0” PKI 50 21'- 10" 20'- 2" 19'- 4" 22'- 6" 20'- 10" 19'- 11" PKI 50 23'- 4" 21'- 7" 20'- 7" 19'- 6" 23'- 11" 22'- 2" 21'- 2" 20'- 0"

PKI 20 21'- 1" 19'- 7" 18'- 10" 21'- 11" 20'- 5" 19'- 7" PKI 20 22’- 7” 20’- 11” 20’- 0” 19’- 0” 23’- 4” 21’- 9” 20’- 9” 19’- 9” PKI 20 21'- 1" 19'- 7" 18'- 10" 21'- 11" 20'- 5" 19'- 7" PKI 20 22'- 7" 20'- 11" 20'- 0" 17'- 5" 23'- 4" 21'- 9" 20'- 9" 17'- 5"

PKI 23 21'- 5" 19'- 11" 19'- 1" 22'- 3" 20'- 8" 19'- 10" PKI 23 22’- 11” 21’- 3” 20’- 3” 19’- 3” 23’- 8” 22’- 0” 21’- 1” 20’- 0” PKI 23 21'- 5" 19'- 11" 19'- 1" 22'- 3" 20'- 8" 19'- 10" PKI 23 22'- 11" 21'- 3" 20'- 3" 19'- 3" 23'- 8" 22'- 0" 21'- 1" 19'- 11"
PKI 35 PKI 35 PKI 35 PKI 35
16" 22'- 0" 20'- 5" 19'- 7" 22'- 9" 21'- 2" 20'- 3" 16” 23’- 6” 21’- 9” 20’- 9” 19’- 9” 24’- 3” 22’- 6” 21’- 6” 20’- 5” 16" 22'- 0" 20'- 5" 19'- 7" 22'- 9" 21'- 2" 20'- 3" 16” 23'- 6" 21'- 9" 20'- 9" 16'- 8" 24'- 3" 22'- 6" 20'- 10" 16'- 8"
Plus Plus Plus Plus
PKI 40 23'- 8" 21'- 10" 20'- 11" 24'- 5" 22'- 7" 21'- 7" PKI 40 25’- 3” 23’- 4” 22’- 3” 21’- 1” 25’- 11” 24’- 0” 22’- 11” 21’- 8” PKI 40 23'- 8" 21'- 10" 20'- 11" 24'- 5" 22'- 7" 21'- 7" PKI 40 25'- 3" 23'- 4" 22'- 3" 21'- 1" 25'- 11" 24'- 0" 22'- 11" 21'- 8"

PKI 50 23'- 9" 22'- 0" 21'- 0" 24'- 6" 22'- 8" 21'- 8" PKI 50 25’- 5” 23’- 6” 22’- 4” 21’- 2” 26’- 0” 24’- 1” 23’- 0” 21’- 9” PKI 50 23'- 9" 22'- 0" 21'- 0" 24'- 6" 22'- 8" 21'- 8" PKI 50 25'- 5" 23'- 6" 22'- 4" 21'- 2" 26'- 0" 24'- 1" 23'- 0" 21'- 9"

PKI 40 25'- 6" 23'- 6" 22'- 6" 26'- 3" 24'- 4" 23'- 3" PKI 40 27’- 2” 25’- 2” 23’- 11” 22’- 8” 27’- 11” 25’- 10” 24’- 8” 23’- 4” PKI 40 25'- 6" 23'- 6" 22'- 6" 26'- 3" 24'- 4" 23'- 3" PKI 40 27'- 2" 25'- 2" 23'- 11" 22'- 8" 27'- 11" 25'- 10" 24'- 8" 23'- 4"
18" 18” 18" 18”
PKI 50 25'- 7" 23'- 8" 22'- 7" 26'- 5" 24'- 5" 23'- 4" PKI 50 27’- 4” 25’- 3” 24’- 0” 22’- 9” 28’- 0” 26’- 0” 24’- 9” 23’- 5” PKI 50 25'- 7" 23'- 8" 22'- 7" 26'- 5" 24'- 5" 23'- 4" PKI 50 27'- 4" 25'- 3" 24'- 0" 22'- 9" 28'- 0" 26'- 0" 24'- 9" 23'- 5"

PKI 40 27'- 2" 25'- 2" 24'- 0" 28'- 1" 26'- 0" 24'- 10" PKI 40 29’- 1” 26’- 10” 25’- 6” 24’- 2” 29’- 10” 27’- 7” 26’- 4” 24’- 11” PKI 40 27'- 2" 25'- 2" 24'- 0" 28'- 1" 26'- 0" 24'- 10" PKI 40 29'- 1" 26'- 10" 25'- 6" 24'- 2" 29'- 10" 27'- 7" 26'- 4" 24'- 11"
20" 20” 20" 20”
PKI 50 27'- 4" 25'- 3" 24'- 1" 28'- 2" 26'- 1" 24'- 11" PKI 50 29’- 2” 26’- 11” 25’- 8” 24’- 3” 29’- 11” 27’- 9” 26’- 5” 25’- 0” PKI 50 27'- 4" 25'- 3" 24'- 1" 28'- 2" 26'- 1" 24'- 11" PKI 50 29'- 2" 26'- 11" 25'- 8" 24'- 3" 29'- 11" 27'- 9" 26'- 5" 25'- 0"

PKI 40 28'- 10" 26'- 8" 25'- 6" 29'- 9" 27'- 7" 26'- 4" PKI 40 30’- 10” 28’- 6” 27’- 1” 25’- 7” 31’- 8” 29’- 4” 27’- 11” 26’- 6” PKI 40 28'- 10" 26'- 8" 25'- 6" 29'- 9" 27'- 7" 26'- 4" PKI 40 30'- 10" 28'- 6" 27'- 1" 25'- 7" 31'- 8" 29'- 4" 27'- 11" 26'- 6"
22" 22” 22" 22”
PKI 50 29'- 0" 26'- 9" 25'- 7" 29'- 11" 27'- 8" 26'- 6" PKI 50 31’- 0” 28’- 7” 27’- 2” 25’- 9” 31’- 9” 29’- 5” 28’- 1” 26’- 7” PKI 50 29'- 0" 26'- 9" 25'- 7" 29'- 11" 27'- 8" 26'- 6" PKI 50 31'- 0" 28'- 7" 27'- 2" 25'- 9" 31'- 9" 29'- 5" 28'- 1" 26'- 7"

PKI 40 30'- 6" 28'- 2" 26'- 10" 31'- 5" 29'- 2" 27'- 10" PKI 40 32’- 8” 30’- 0” 28’- 7” 27’- 0” 33’- 10” 30’- 11” 29’- 6” 27’- 11” PKI 40 30'- 6" 28'- 2" 26'- 10" 31'- 5" 29'- 2" 27'- 10" PKI 40 32'- 8" 30'- 0" 28'- 7" 27'- 0" 33'- 10" 30'- 11" 29'- 6" 27'- 2"
24" 24” 24" 24”
PKI 50 30'- 8" 28'- 3" 27'- 0" 31'- 7" 29'- 3" 27'- 11" PKI 50 32’- 10” 30’- 2” 28’- 8” 27’- 2” 34’- 0” 31’- 1” 29’- 7” 28’- 1” PKI 50 30'- 8" 28'- 3" 27'- 0" 31'- 7" 29'- 3" 27'- 11" PKI 50 32'- 10" 30'- 2" 28'- 8" 27'- 2" 34'- 0" 31'- 1" 29'- 7" 27'- 2"

NOTES ON SPAN TABLES NOTES ON SPAN TABLES

1. The spans have been determined in accordance with CSA O86-14 “Engineering Design in Wood” and the vibration criteria developed by the Canadian 1. The spans have been determined in accordance with CSA O86-14 “Engineering Design in Wood” and the vibration criteria developed by the Canadian
Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).
2. The maximum simple spans in the tables are design spans measured from the center of minimum end bearing to the center of minimum end bearing. 2. The maximum simple spans in the tables are design spans measured from the center of minimum end bearing to the center of minimum end bearing.
3. Spans are based on composite action for sheathing glued and nailed to the I-joists. The spans are not applicable when the sheathing is nailed only to the joists. 3. Spans are based on composite action for sheathing glued and nailed to the I-joists. The spans are not applicable when the sheathing is nailed only to the joists.
4. Deflection due to total load is limited to 1/240 of the span. 4. Deflection due to total load is limited to 1/240 of the span.
5. Minimum end bearing length required is 1 ½”. 5. Minimum end bearing length required is 1 ½”.
6. Pink shaded spans require 2 ½” end bearing for 9 1/2” to 16” deep I-joists and 4” end bearing for 18” to 24” deep I-joists. 6. Pink shaded spans require 2 ½” end bearing for 9 1/2” to 16” deep I-joists and 4” end bearing for 18” to 24” deep I-joists.
7. The adhesive utilized to glue the sheathing to the joists shall comply with standard CAN/CGSB 71.26-M88. 7. The adhesive utilized to glue the sheathing to the joists shall comply with standard CAN/CGSB 71.26-M88.
8. The ceiling shall be a single layer of 1/2” thick gypsum board directly applied to the I-joists. 8. The ceiling shall be a single layer of 1/2” thick gypsum board directly applied to the I-joists.
9. For multiple spans or load conditions not shown, please consult PinkWood approved software. 9. For multiple spans or load conditions not shown, please consult PinkWood approved software.

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 FLOOR INSTALLATION DETAILS - PKI 10, 20, 23, 35 Plus, 40 & 50
Canadian Handling & Installation Recommendations

1g
Joist Load bearing wall above shall align vertically with I-JOIST WEB STIFFENERS
attachment the wall below. Other conditions, such as offset 1p FILLER BLOCK REQUIREMENTS FOR DOUBLE I-JOIST CONSTRUCTION
A web stiffener is a wood block that is used to reinforce the web of an I-joist at locations where:
per detail 1b walls, are not covered by this detail.
• The webs of the I-joist are in jeopardy of buckling out of plane. This usually occurs in deeper I-joists.
Flange Net Filler Block
Width Depth Size • The webs of the I-joist are in jeopardy of “knifing” through the I-joist flanges. This can occur at any
Filler block I-joist depth when the design reaction loads exceed a specific level.
9-1/2” 2-1/8” x 6”
Some framing See Fig. 3 & 4 Blocking required over all interior supports
under load-bearing walls or when floor joists 11-7/8” 2-1/8” x 8” " • The I-joist is supported in a hanger and the sides of the hanger do not extend up to the top flange.
requirements such as 1g Holes may be cut in web for
are not continuous over support.
2-1/2”
14” 2-1/8” x 10” 12 With the top flange unsupported by the hanger sides, the joist may deflect laterally, putting a twist
erection bracing and plumbing, wiring and duct work.
1d 1e in the flange of the joist. The web stiffener supports the I-joist along a vertical axis as designed.
blocking panels have See Table 3 and Figure 6. 16” 2-1/8” x 12”
been omitted for Glulam or multiple 9-1/2” 3” x 6” Offset nails from (In this application, the web stiffener acts very much like a backer block.)
clarity. 2-1/2” nails
SCL headers 11-7/8” 3” x 8” opposite face by 6”
at 6" o.c. There are two kinds of web stiffeners: bearing stiffeners and load stiffeners. They are differentiated
3-1/2”
Glulam or Structural NOTE: Never cut or to top plate 14” 3” x 10” by the applied load and the location of the gap between the slightly undersized stiffener and the
Composite Lumber notch flanges. PKI blocking panel per 1a
16” 3” x 12” top or bottom flange.
(SCL) headers

1b
See Fig. 3 & 4
1h Double I-joist header WEB STIFFENER INSTALLATION DETAILS
Note: Unless hanger 1/8" to 1/4" gap between top flange and filler block
Use only PinkWood approved sides laterally support Notes: Bearing stiffeners are located at the reactions, both interior and exterior, when required.
1j
hangers Backer block (use if factored hanger load the top flange, bearing 1. Support back of I-joist web during nailing to prevent damage to web/flange connection. Load stiffeners are located between supports where significant point loads are applied to the top
1p 1h 1j 1k 1m exceeds 360 lbs.) Before installing a Top- or stiffeners shall be used. 2. Leave a 1/8-inch gap between top of filler block and bottom of top I-joist flange. flange of an I-joist.
1a 1n
backer block to a double I-joist, drive 3 face-mounted 3. Filler block is required between joists for full length of span.
additional 3” nails through the webs and hanger 4. Nail joists together with two rows of 3” nails at 12 inches oc (clinched when possible) on each side of the STIFFENER SIZE REQUIREMENTS
filler block where the backer block will fit. double I-joist. Total of 4 nails per foot required. If nails can be clinched, only 2 nails per foot are required.
Clinch. Install backer tight to top flange.
Use twelve 3” nails, clinched when
5. The maximum load that may be applied to one side of the double joist using this detail is 860 lbf/ft. Table 3
6. For I-joist depths greater than 16 inches, please contact your PinkWood representative for details.
possible. Maximum factored resistance for
hanger for this detail = 1620 lbs. PKI Flange Width Web Stiffener Size Each Side of Web

BACKER BLOCKS (Blocks must be long

2-1/2" 1" x 2-5/16" min. width
Filler block
enough to permit required nailing without 3-1/2" 1-1/2" x 2-5/16" min. width
per Figure 1p
splitting) Fig.3 Attach I-joists to plate at
all supports per Detail 1b
PKI blocking
1a panel Blocking panel or rim joist Max Factored Vertical Uniform Loads Backer block required For hanger capacity see Cantilever extension supporting
hanger manufacturer’s uniform floor loads only I-joist, or APA
PKI Rim joist 3300 (PLF) (both sides for Rim Board
face-mounted hangers) recommendations. Verify “Fire Rated PKjoists make your home a safer
double I-joist capacity to
Flange Material Thickness Minimum
support concentrated
place to live. To me that’s making it right.”
*The uniform vertical load is limited to a joist depth of 16 Width Required(a) Depth(b) CAUTION:
2-1/2" 1" 5-1/2" loads. APA Rim Board, or Mike Holmes
inches or less and is based on standard term load Cantilevers formed this way must
3-1/2" 1-1/2" 7-1/4" wood structural panel be carefully detailed to prevent
duration. It shall not be used in the design of a bending
member, such as joist, header, or rafter. For moisture intrusion into the
concentrated vertical load transfer capacity, see 1d. structure and potential decay of
(a) Minimum grade for backer block material shall be Utility grade SPF (south) or better for solid sawn
untreated I-joist extensions.
lumber and Rated Sheathing or Single Floor grade for wood structural panels.
2-1/2" nails @ 6" o.c. to top plate (when used for

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(b) For face-mount hangers use net joist depth minus 3-1/4" for joists with 1-1/2" thick flanges. For 1-5/16"

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lateral shear transfer, nail to bearing plate with

jo er im
Attach I-joist 3-1/2" min. bearing required

m L

n
h x
to top plate same nailing as required for decking) thick flanges use net depth minus 2-7/8".

4'
per 1b

APA Rim Board Glulam or multiple 2x plate flush with inside face
1b Blocking panel or rim joist Max Factored Vertical Uniform Loads 1j structural composite 1k of wall or beam
One 2-1/2” nail at
top and bottom
1-1/8” APA Rim Board Plus 8090 PLF
lumber (SCL) beams
Fig.4
1-1/8” APA Rim Board 7340 PLF Attach I-joists to plate at all
flange Full-depth backer block with 1/8" gap
1’ APA Rim Board 5500 PLF supports per Detail 1b
Top or face Top-mounted hanger between block and top flange of I-joist. See
mounted hanger installed per manufacturer‘s Detail 1h. Nail with 2 rows of 3” nails at 6"
Attach APA Rim *The uniform vertical load capacity is limited to a rim installed per recommendations CONCENTRATED LOAD END BEARING
o.c. and clinch. Flange width Flange width
Board to top manufacturer’s (Load stiffener) (Bearing stiffener)Gap
board depth of 16 inches or less and is based on 2-1/2" greater than Tight Joint
plate using 2-1/2” recommendations
One 8d face standard term load duration. It shall not be used in 2 x 8 min. Nail to backer block and joist or less 3-1/2" No Gap
common or box
nail the design of a bending member, such as joist, with two rows of 3” nails at 6" o.c. and 1/8"-1/4"
toenails @ 6" o.c. 1/8"-1/4" Approx. Gap
at each side header, or rafter. For concentrated vertical load clinch. (Cantilever nails may be used to Approx.
Gap 2"
at bearing transfer capacity, see 1d. Note: Unless hanger sides attach backer block if length of nail is 2" (4) 2-1/2" nails,
To avoid splitting flange, start nails at least 1-1/2" Unless hanger sides laterally support the top flange, Clinch 3" required for
laterally support the top sufficient to allow clinching.)
bearing stiffeners shall be used. OR I-joists with
from end of I-joist. Nails may be driven at an angle to flange, bearing stiffeners shall
For nailing schedules for multiple SCL beams, see (4) 2-1/2"
avoid splitting of bearing plate. 3-1/2" flange
the manufacturer’s recommendations. be used. nails clinched
width
Cantilever extension supporting uniform Approx. Approx. (PKI 35+,40,50)
PKI or APA Rim Board floor loads only 2" No Gap 2"
Transfer load from
1d blocking panel per 1a 1e above to bearing 1m Multiple I-joist header with full depth filler block shown. No Gap

im L
+ 1/16"

um
Glulam and multiple SCL headers may also be used. Gap Tight Joint

in x
below. Install See table above for web

m /2
for squash

4' 1-1
squash blocks per Verify double I-joist capacity to support concentrated stiffener size requirements No Gap
blocks Filler block loads.
1d. Lumber or wood structural panel closure
per Figure 1p
Match bearing area

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ile ng
Backer block attach

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of blocks below to
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

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post above. per 1h. Nail with

w 4'
Squash block
twelve 3” nails, clinch Web stiffener blocks may be compromised of lumber, APA Rim Board or wood
when possible. 3-1/2" min. bearing required
Maximum factor vertical load per pair of squash blocks (lb) structural panels. The wood structural panels should be Rated Sheathing or
Provide Pair of Squash Blocks 3-1/2" wide 5-1/2" wide Single Floor; minimum lumber grade is Utility grade SPF (south) or better.
lateral 2x lumber 5800 9500 Install hanger per
bracing per 1-1/8" APA Rim Board, manufacturer‘s I-joist, or APA Rim Board
Ideally, the depth of the web stiffener should equal the distance between the
1a, 1b, or 1c Rim Board Plus, or
Rated Sturd-I-Floor 48 oc
4500 5800 recommendations flanges of the joist minus 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch. For bearing stiffeners, this gap
1" APA Rim Board or 4000 5800 Maximum factored support capacity = 1620 lbs. is placed between the top of the stiffener and the bottom of the top flange. For
Rated Sturd-I-Floor 32 oc
load stiffeners, the gap is located at the bottom of the stiffener.

Disclaimer: The above details represent the most common details found in day to day construction of I-joist floor systems and are not intended to cover all
scenarios that may be encountered in the field. When faced with an uncertain design detail, please contact your PKI supplier or PinkWood Ltd. for assistance.

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 LOCATION OF CIRCULAR HOLES IN PKI JOIST WEBS PKI JOIST TYPICAL HOLES - FIGURE 6
TABLE 5. Simple or Multiple Span for Live Loads up to 40 psf and Dead Loads up to 15 psf
Minimum Distance from Inside Face of Any Supports to Center of Hole (ft-in)
Minimum distance from face of support to the center of hole.
Joist See Table 5. See rule 12
Series SAF Round Hole Diameter (in.)
Depth Notes:
2 3 4 5 6 6 1/4 7 8 8 5/8 9 10 10 3/4 11 12 12 3/4 13 14 14 3/4 15 16 16 3/4 17 18 18 3/4 19 20 20 3/4 (a) Table may be used for I-joist spacing of 24 inches o.c. or less.
(b) Hole location distance is measured from inside face of supports to center of hole.
PKI 10 12.91 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-8" 2'-11" 4'-4" 4'-9" 3/4x
(c) Distances in this chart are based on uniformly loaded joists. diameter

PKI 20 14.09 1'-1" 1'-2" 2'-5" 3'-9" 5'-2" 5'-7" (d) Hole sizes and/or locations that fall outside the scope of this table may be acceptable based
on analysis of actual hole size, span, spacing and loading conditions. The I-joist shear
9 1/2” PKI 23 14.83 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-5" 3'-1" 4'-10" 5'-3" capacity at the location of a circular web hole (Vrh) is calculated using the following equation: 2x diameter
of larger
PKI 35 Plus 15.32 1'-1" 2'-1" 3'-5" 4'-9" 6'-3" 6'-9" Vrh = Published Shear Value x [(Joist Depth – Hole Diameter) / Joist Depth] hole

(e) SAF = Span Adjustment Factor, used as defined below:

PKI 40 16.81 2'-0" 3'-4" 4'-9" 6'-4" 7'-11" 8'-4"
OPTIONAL:
PKI 10 14.81 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-8" 2'-10" 3'-2" 4'-2" 5'-6" 6'-7"
Table 5 is based on the I-joists used at their maximum span. If the I-joists are placed at less than
PKI 20 16.32 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-5" 2'-8" 3'-11" 4'-3" 5'-2" 6'-8" 7'-11" their full allowable span, the maximum distance from the centerline of the hole to the face of any

PKI 23 17.52 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-8" 3'-1" 3'-6" 4'-8" 6'-4" 7'-6"
support (D) as indicated, may be reduced as follows:
Lactual
Cutting the Hole
Dreduced = xD
11 7/8”
PKI 35 Plus 17.67 1'-1" 1'-2" 2'-4" 3'-7" 4'-10" 5'-2" 6'-2" 7'-9" 9'-1"
SAF • Never drill, cut or notch the flange, or over-cut the
Where: Dreduced= Distance from the inside face of any support to center of hole,
reduced for less-than-maximum span applications (ft). The
web.
PKI 40 19.96 1'-5" 2'-9" 4'-1" 5'-6" 6'-11" 7'-3" 8'-5" 10'-1" 11'-2" reduced distance shall not be less than 12 inches from the face
of the support to edge of the hole.
• Holes in webs should be cut with a sharp saw.
PKI 50 20.08 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 2'-7" 4'-5" 4'-10" 6'-3" 8'-2" 9'-6"
Lactual = The actual measured span distance between the inside faces of • For rectangular holes, avoid over-cutting the
supports (ft).
PKI 10 16.24 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-8" 1'-11" 2'-9" 4'-0" 4'-9" 5'-3" 6'-8" 8'-2" corners, as this can cause unnecessary stress
SAF = Span Adjustment Factor given in this table.
PKI 20 17.69 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-5" 2'-7" 2'-10" 3'-9" 5'-0" 5'-10" 6'-4" 7'-10" 9'-8" D = The minimum distance from the inside face of any support to
concentrations. Slightly rounding the corners is
center of hole from this table. recommended. Starting the rectangular hole by
PKI 23 19.24 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-10" 2'-2" 3'-2" 4'-7" 5'-7" 6'-2" 7'-9" 9'-6" L L
If actual is greater than 1, use 1 in the above calculation for actual
drilling a 1-inch-diameter hole in each of the four
14”
PKI 35 Plus 18.42 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-3" 2'-5" 3'-7" 3'-10" 4'-9" 6'-1" 6'-11" 7'-6" 9'-4" 11'-5"
SAF SAF corners and then making the cuts between the
holes is another good method to minimize damage
PKI 40 22.63 1'-1" 2'-2" 3'-5" 4'-9" 6'-1" 6'-5" 7'-6" 8'-11" 9'-11" 10'-6" 12'-2" 13'-7"
to the I-joist.
PKI 50 22.76 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 2'-4" 3'-11" 4'-4" 5'-6" 7'-3" 8'-4" 9'-0" 10'-11" 12'-5"

PKI 20 18.97 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-5" 1'-8" 2'-6" 3'-8" 4'-5" 4'-10" 6'-1" 7'-1" 7'-5" 9'-3" 11'-3"

PKI 23 19.94 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-3" 1'-4" 1'-5" 2'-9" 3'-7" 4'-1" 5'-8" 7'-0" 7'-5" 9'-5" 11'-7"

16”
PKI 35
Plus
18.71 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-5" 2'-6" 2'-10" 3'-8" 4'-10" 5'-7" 6'-1" 7'-4" 8'-4" 8'-9" 11'-0" 13'-0" FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES
PKI 40 25.03 1'-1" 1'-2" 2'-3" 3'-7" 4'-10" 5'-2" 6'-2" 7'-6" 8'-5" 9'-0" 10'-6" 11'-9" 12'-2" 14'-3" 15'-10"
Full PinkWood Fire assembly listings can be found in APA Product Report PR-S315
PKI 50 25.17 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 2'-2" 3'-7" 3'-11" 5'-1" 6'-7" 7'-7" 8'-2" 9'-10" 11'-1" 11'-7" 13'-5" 15'-0"

PKI 40 27.24 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 2'-5" 2'-9" 3'-9" 5'-1" 6'-0" 6'-6" 8'-0" 9'-2" 9'-6" 11'-2" 12'-8" 13'-2" 15'-6" 17'-6"
18”
PKI 50 27.41 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 2'-3" 3'-7" 3'-11" 4'-11" 6'-4" 7'-3" 7'-9" 9'-3" 10'-5" 10'-10" 12'-5" 13'-9" 14'-2" 16'-0" 17'-8" PinkWood Assembly PK1.5 Floor sheathing
One-Hour Fire Resistance Rated Floor/Ceiling Assembly
PKI 40 29.48 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-7" 1'-11" 2'-10" 4'-2" 4'-11" 5'-5" 6'-10" 7'-10" 8'-2" 9'-7" 10'-9" 11'-1" 12'-11" 14'-8" 15'-3" 17'-9" 20'-1" Gypsum
This fire resistance design is listed in accordance with American Wood Council’s
20” wallboard
Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3 (base layer)
PKI 50 29.66 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-10" 3'-1" 3'-5" 4'-4" 5'-8" 6'-6" 7'-0" 8'-5" 9'-6" 9'-10" 11'-3" 12'-5" 12'-10" 14'-5" 15'-9" 16'-3" 18'-5" 20'-3"

PKI 40 30.34 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-3" 1'-4" 2'-1" 3'-3" 4'-1" 4'-6" 5'-9" 6'-9" 7'-1" 8'-5" 9'-5" 9'-9" 11'-2" 12'-4" 12'-9" 14'-10" 16'-7" 17'-4" 20'-5" 22'-10" PKI 10, PKI 20, PKI 23, PKI 35Plus, PKI 40 and PKI 50
22”
PKI 50 30.34 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-10" 2'-1" 3'-0" 4'-3" 5'-0" 5'-6" 6'-9" 7'-9" 8'-1" 9'-5" 10'-5" 10'-9" 12'-2" 13'-6" 13'-11" 16'-1" 17'-10" 18'-5" 20'-10" 23'-1"
Gypsum
PKI 40 30.34 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-3" 1'-4" 1'-4" 2'-6" 3'-3" 3'-8" 4'-10" 5'-9" 6'-1" 7'-4" 8'-3" 8'-7" 9'-10" 10'-10" 11'-2" 12'-7" 13'-11" 14'-5" 16'-10" 18'-11" 19'-8" 22'-9" 25'-2" wallboard
(face layer)
24”
PKI 50 30.34 1'-1" 1'-2" 1'-2" 1'-3" 1'-3" 1'-4" 2'-2" 3'-4" 4'-1" 4'-6" 5'-9" 6'-8" 6'-11" 8'-2" 9'-2" 9'-6" 10'-9" 11'-10" 12'-2" 13'-10" 15'-3" 15'-9" 17'-11" 19'-7" 20'-4" 23'-4" 25'-10" I-joists

A. BASIC ASSEMBLIES
WEB HOLE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Floor Topping (Optional): Varies (reference sound ratings if applicable).
One of the benefits of using I-joists in residential floor construction is that holes may be cut in the joist webs to accommodate electrical wiring, plumbing lines and other 2. Floor Sheathing: Min. 23/32-inch (18-mm) T&G Wood Structural Panel. The sheets shall be installed with their long edge perpendicular to the joists with end joints centered over the top flange
mechanical systems, therefore minimizing the depth of the floor system. of joists. Floor sheathing must be installed per code requirements.
3. Structural Members: Min. 9-1/4 inches (235 mm) deep I-joists. Max. 24 inches (610 mm) on center spacing. Min. flange thickness of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) and each flange area of at least
Rules for cutting holes in PKI Joists 2.25 inches2 (1,452 mm2). Min. web thickness of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
4. Ceiling: Two layers of 1/2-inch (13-mm) Type C Gypsum Wallboard.
1. The distance between the inside edge of the support and the centerline of any hole shall be in compliance with the requirements of Table 5. a. Base Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to joist length. Attach to the bottom flange of the joists using 1-inch (25-mm) Type S drywall screws at 12 inches (305 mm) on center.
2. I-joist top and bottom flanges must NEVER be cut, notched or otherwise modified. The end joints of the wallboard must be centered on the bottom flange of the joist and must be staggered.
b. Face Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to joist length. Attach to the bottom flange of the joists through the base layer using 1-5/8-inch (41-mm) Type S drywall screws spaced
3. Whenever possible, field-cut holes should be centered on the middle of the web. at 12 inches (305 mm) on center on intermediate joists and 8 inches (203 mm) on center at end joints. The longitudinal joints of this layer must be offset 24 inches (610 mm) from those of
4. The maximum size hole that can be cut into an I-joist web shall equal the clear distance between the flanges of the I-joist minus 1/4 inch. A minimum of 1/8 inch should the base layer. The end joints must be centered on the bottom flange of the joists and offset a min. of 48 inches (1219 mm) from those of the base layer. Additionally, face layer end joints
are attached to the base layer with 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) Type G drywall screws at 8 inches (203 mm) on center with a 4-inch (102-mm) stagger, placed 6 inches (152 mm) either side of the
always be maintained between the top or bottom of the hole and the adjacent I-joist flange.
joint.
5. The sides of square holes or longest sides of rectangular holes should not exceed three-fourths of the diameter of the maximum round hole permitted at that location. c. Finish: The face layer joints must be covered with tape and coated with joint compound. Screw heads must also be covered with joint compound.
6. Where more than one hole is necessary, the distance between adjacent hole edges shall exceed twice the diameter of the largest round hole or twice the size of the largest
square hole (or twice the length of the longest side of the ­longest rectangular hole) and each hole must be sized and located in compliance with the requirements of Table 5. B. SOUND RATING(a)
7. Holes measuring 1-1/2 inches or smaller shall be permitted anywhere in a cantilevered section of a PKI Joist. Holes of greater size may be permitted subject to verification. Components STC IIC
8. A 1-1/2-inch hole or smaller can be placed anywhere in the web provided that it meets the requirements of rule number 6 above. Base Assembly with Carpet and Padding, Gypsum Concrete 49 55
9. All holes shall be cut in a workman-like manner in accordance with the restrictions listed above and as illustrated in Figure 6.
10. Limit three maximum-size holes per span. (a) Sound ratings from the American Wood Council piblication Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3.
11. A group of round holes at approximately the same location shall be permitted if they meet the requirements for a single round hole circumscribed around them.

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 FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES

PinkWood Assembly PK1.6 PRODUCT

STORAGE
Resilient channels
Floor sheathing
One-Hour Fire Resistance Rated Floor/Ceiling Assembly
This fire resistance design is listed in accordance with American Wood Council’s
Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3 Gypsum
wallboard
(base layer)
PKI 10, PKI 20, PKI 23, PKI 35 Plus, PKI 40 and PKI 50
Gypsum
wallboard Protect products from sun and water.
A. BASIC ASSEMBLIES (face layer)

1. Floor Topping (Optional): Varies (reference sound ratings if applicable).

I-joists
Caution: Wrap is slippery when wet.
2. Floor Sheathing: Min. 23/32-inch (18-mm) T&G Wood Structural Panel. The sheets shall be
installed with their long edge perpendicular to the joists with end joints centered over the top
flange of joists. Floor sheathing must be installed per code requirements. Use support blocks at 10’ on centre to
3. Structural Members: Min. 9-1/4 inches (235 mm) Deep I-joists. Max. 24 inches (610 mm) on
center spacing. Min. flange thickness of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) and each flange area of at least 2.25 inches2 (1,452 mm2). Min. web thickness of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). keep products out of mud and water.
4. Resilient Channels†: Min. 0.019-inch (0.5-mm) Galvanized Resilient Channels. Attached perpendicular to the bottom flange of the I-joist with 1-1/4-inch (32-mm) Type S drywall screws.
Channels are spaced a max. of 16 inches (406 mm) on center (24 inches or 610 mm when I-joists are spaced a max. of 16 inches or 406 mm on center), are doubled at each base layer
wallboard end joint, and extend to the next joist beyond each joint.
5. Ceiling: Two layers of 1/2-inch (13-mm) Type C Gypsum Wallboard.
a. Base Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Attach to the resilient channels using 1-1/4 inch (32-mm) Type S drywall screws at 12 inches (305 mm) on
center. The end joints of the wallboard must be staggered.
b. Face Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Attach to the resilient channels through the base layer using 1-5/8-inch (41-mm) Type S drywall screws spaced
at 12 inches (305 mm) on center. The longitudinal joints of this layer must be offset 24 inches (610 mm) from those of the base layer. Additionally, face layer end joints are attached to the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
base layer with 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) Type G drywall screws at 8 inches (203 mm) on center placed 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) either side of the joint.
c. Finish: The face layer joints must be covered with tape and coated with joint compound. Screw heads must also be covered with joint compound.

B. SOUND RATING(a)
o
Components STC IIC

Base Assembly with Carpet and Padding 54 68

DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT... DO NOT...
Base Assembly with Carpet and Padding, Gypsum Concrete 58 55 drill any cut or notch split the flange. bevel cut the joist use conventional install joists on an use conventional prolong exposure to the
holes over a top or bottom Ensure proper past the inside lumber for struc- angle. lumber combined elements, (rain, snow,
(a) Sound ratings from the American Wood Council piblication Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3. support. cords. toe nailing. face of wall. tural rim or band with PKI Joists as sun) either on-site or at
board. built-up. lumber yard.

PinkWood Assembly PK1.7 Floor sheathing

Resilient channels

One-Hour Fire Resistance Rated Floor/Ceiling Assembly

This fire resistance design is listed in accordance with American Wood Council’s
Lack of proper bracing during construction can result in serious injuries.
Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3 Gypsum
wallboard
Follow these guidelines:
(base layer)
PKI 10, PKI 20, PKI 23, PKI 35 Plus, PKI 40 and PKI 50

A. BASIC ASSEMBLIES
Gypsum
wallboard
(face layer)
WARNING 1. All blocking, hangers, rim boards and rim joists at the end supports of the PKI Joists must be
Insulation
1. Floor Topping (Optional): Varies (reference sound ratings if applicable). completely installed and properly nailed.
2. Floor Sheathing: Min. 23/32-inch (18-mm) T&G Wood Structural Panel. The sheets shall be I-joists
installed with their long edge perpendicular to the joists with end joints centered over the top Joists are 2. Lateral strength, like a braced end wall or an existing deck, must be established at the end
flange of joists. Floor sheathing must be installed per code requirements.
3. Insulation: Glass Fiber Insulation. Installed between I-joists and supported by resilient channels. unstable of the bay. This can also be accomplished by a temporary or permanent deck (sheathing)
4. Structural Members: Min. 9-1/4 inches (235 mm) Deep I-joists. Max. 24 inches (610 mm) on center spacing. Min. flange thickness of 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) and each flange area of at least
2.25 inches2 (1,452 mm2). Min. web thickness of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). until braced fastened to the first four feet of joists at the end of the bay.
5. Resilient Channels†: Min. 0.019-inch (0.5-mm) Galvanized Resilient Channels. Attached perpendicular to the bottom flange of the I-joist with 1-1/4-inch (32-mm) Type S drywall screws.
Channels are spaced a max. of 16 inches (406 mm) on center (24 inches or 610 mm when I-joists are spaced a max. of 16 inches or 406 mm on center), are doubled at each base layer laterally 3. Safety bracing of 1x4 (minimum) must be nailed to a braced end wall or sheathed area (as
wallboard end joint, and extend to the next joist beyond each joint.
6. Ceiling: Two layers of 1/2-inch (13-mm) Type C Gypsum Wallboard.
in #2) and to each joist. Without this bracing, buckling sideways or rollover is highly probable
a. Base Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Attach to the resilient channels using 1-1/4 inch (32-mm) Type S drywall screws at 12 inches (305 mm) on under light construction loads - such as a worker or one layer of unnailed sheathing.
center. The end joints of the wallboard must be staggered.
b. Face Layer: Install with long dimension perpendicular to resilient channels. Attach to the resilient channels through the base layer using 1-5/8-inch (41-mm) Type S drywall screws spaced
Bracing includes: 4. Sheathing must be completely attached to each PKI Joist before additional loads can be
at 12 inches (305 mm) on center. The longitudinal joints of this layer must be offset 24 inches (610 mm) from those of the base layer. Additionally, face layer end joints are attached to the
base layer with 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) Type G drywall screws at 8 inches (203 mm) on center placed 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) either side of the joint.
• Blocking placed on the system.
c. Finish: The face layer joints must be covered with tape and coated with joint compound. Screw heads must also be covered with joint compound. • Hangers
5. Ends of cantilevers require safety bracing on both the top and bottom flanges.
B. SOUND RATING(a)
• Rim Board
• Sheathing 6. The flanges must remain straight within a tolerance of 1/2” from true alignment.
Components STC IIC
• Rim
Base Assembly with cushioned vinyl 59 50
• Strut Lines DO NOT walk on DO NOT stack DO NOT walk on
Base Assembly with Carpet and Padding 55 68 joists until braced. building materials joists that are lying
Base Assembly with cushioned vinyl, Gypsum Concrete 65 51 INJURY CAN on unsheathed flat.
Base Assembly with Carpet and Padding, Gypsum Concrete 63 65
OCCUR. joists. Stack only
over beams or
(a) Sound ratings from the American Wood Council piblication Design for Code Acceptance (DCA) 3. walls.

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ENGINEERED FLOOR SYSTEM GUARANTEE
PinkWood joists are manufactured to meet or exceed the rigorous engineering and testing
standards set by every major code approval agency in North America.

All PinkWood joist products are unconditionally guaranteed to be free of manufacturing

defects. When installed and handled as per the PKjoist Installation Guide, our joists will
perform in accordance with the published structural specifications.

In the unlikely event that a problem occurs due to a manufacturing defect, PinkWood shall
be given a reasonable opportunity to inspect the PinkWood product on site. If this evaluation
reveals a problem due to manufacturing defects, the situation shall be promptly corrected.

Please feel free to contact a representative of PinkWood for specific details and limitations
of this guarantee.

Authorized Dealer:

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