Joist Span
framing
The unsupported horizontal distance a joist must bridge. Maximum span depends on species, grade, size, and load. A 2×10 Douglas Fir at 16" OC typically spans 17 ft for residential floor loads.
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- On Center (OC) — The distance from the center of one structural member to the center of the next.…