LPI 20W/32W

Technical Guide
Floor & Roof Applications

Floor Span Tables: Simple Span Applications 2

Floor Span Tables: Continuous Span Applications 3

Uniform Floor Load (PLF) Tables 4

Uniform Roof Load (PLF) Tables 5

Roof Span Tables: Low Slope (6:12 or less) 6

Roof Span Tables: High Slope (over 6:12 thru 12:12) 7

Web Hole Specifications: Circular Holes 8

Web Hole Specifications: Rectangular Holes 9

Load-Bearing Cantilever Tables: 9-1/2" & 11-7/8" 10

Load-Bearing Cantilever Tables: 14" & 16" 11

Brick-Ledge Cantilevers 12-13

Product Specifications & Design Values 14

Framing Connectors 15

Warranty Back Page

This guide must be used in conjunction with the Engineered Wood Product Guide.
Floor Span Tables: Simple Span Applications

TO USE:
1. Select the appropriate table based on the project design loads.
2. Select the L/480 or L/360 section of that table, as required.
3. Find a span that meets or exceeds the design span.
4. Read the corresponding joist depth and spacing. Simple (single)
Span Application
Caution: For floor systems that require both simple span and continuous span joists,
it is a good idea to check both before selecting a joist. Some conditions are controlled
by continuous span strength rather than simple span deflection. Span

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 10 PSF DEAD LOAD

L/480 L / 360
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 17'-3" 15'-9" 15'-0" 14'-1" 19'-2" 17'-6" 16'-6" 14'-9"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-7" 18'-9" 17'-11" 16'-9" 22'-9" 20'-9" 18'-11" 16'-11"
14" 23'-5" 21'-4" 20'-4" 18'-10" 25'-10" 23'-1" 21'-0" 18'-10"
9-1/2" 18'-7" 16'-10" 15'-11" 14'-10" 20'-8" 18'-9" 17'-10" 16'-4"
11-7/8" 22'-1" 20'-0" 18'-11" 17'-7" 24'-6" 22'-3" 21'-1" 19'-0"
LPI 32W
14" 25'-0" 22'-8" 21'-5" 19'-11" 27'-9" 25'-2" 23'-7" 21'-1"
16" 27'-7" 25'-0" 23'-8" 22'-0" 30'-8" 27'-10" 25'-7" 22'-10"

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 15 PSF DEAD LOAD

L/480 L / 360
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 17'-3" 15'-9" 15'-0" 14'-1" 19'-2" 17'-3" 15'-9" 14'-1"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-7" 18'-9" 17'-11" 16'-1" 22'-9" 19'-9" 18'-0" 16'-1"
14" 23'-5" 21'-4" 20'-1" 17'-11" 25'-5" 22'-0" 20'-1" 17'-11"
9-1/2" 18'-7" 16'-10" 15'-11" 14'-10" 20'-8" 18'-9" 17'-6" 15'-7"
11-7/8" 22'-1" 20'-0" 18'-11" 17'-7" 24'-6" 22'-2" 20'-3" 18'-1"
LPI 32W
14" 25'-0" 22'-8" 21'-5" 19'-9" 27'-9" 24'-7" 22'-5" 20'-1"
16" 27'-7" 25'-0" 23'-8" 21'-6" 30'-8" 26'-8" 24'-4" 21'-6"

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 25 PSF DEAD LOAD

L/480 L / 360
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 17'-3" 15'-9" 14'-6" 12'-11" 18'-4" 15'-10" 14'-6" 12'-11"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-7" 18'-2" 16'-7" 14'-10" 21'-0" 18'-2" 16'-7" 14'-10"
14" 23'-4" 20'-2" 18'-5" 16'-6" 23'-4" 20'-2" 18'-5" 16'-6"
9-1/2" 18'-7" 16'-10" 15'-11" 14'-4" 20'-1" 17'-7" 16'-1" 14'-4"
11-7/8" 22'-1" 20'-0" 18'-7" 15'-6" 23'-7" 20'-5" 18'-7" 15'-6"
LPI 32W
14" 25'-0" 22'-7" 20'-8" 16'-8" 26'-2" 22'-7" 20'-8" 18'-0"
16" 27'-7" 24'-6" 22'-5" 18'-2" 28'-4" 24'-6" 22'-5" 18'-2"

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. The spans listed are the clear distance between supports.
2. The spans are based on uniform loads only.
3. These tables reflect the additional stiffness provided by the appropriate span-rated floor
sheathing glued and nailed to the top flange of the joists.
4. Live load deflection has been limited to L/480 or L/360 as indicated in the tables above.
5. Total deflection has been limited to L/240. Those spans that exceed 3/4" of total deflection
are shown in bold.
6. A load sharing (repetitive member) increase has been applied. This increase is based
on the attachment of a proper deck to three or more joists, spaced no more than 24" oc.
7. The spans are based on the minimum required bearings as listed on page 14.
1. Web stiffeners are not required for any of the spans in the Simple Span tables. Web fillers are required
for joists seated in hangers that do not laterally support the top flange.
2. L/360 is the minimum deflection criteria allowed per code, which allows the maximum amount of deflection
in the floor.
3. These spans are not evaluated for vibration.
4. Bridging, blocking, a direct-applied ceiling and/or bottom-flange bracing, though not required for vertical
load capacity, can improve floor vibration and bounce.
5. For conditions not shown, use the Uniform Floor Load (PLF) tables or contact your LP Engineered Wood
Products distributor for assistance.

ACTUAL DEFLECTION
BASED ON SPAN AND LIMIT
Span (ft) L/480 L/360 L/240
10 1/4" 5/16" 1/2"
12 5/16" 3/8" 5/8"
14 3/8" 7/16" 11/16"
16 3/8" 9/16" 13/16"
18 7/16" 5/8" 7/8"
20 1/2" 11/16" 1"
22 9/16" 3/4" 1-1/8"
24 5/8" 13/16" 1-3/16"
26 5/8" 7/8" 1-5/16"
28 11/16" 15/16" 1-3/8"
30 3/4" 1" 1-1/2"
* Deflections rounded to the nearest 1/16".

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 Floor Span Tables: Continuous Span Applications

TO USE:
1. Select the appropriate table based on the project design loads.
2. Select the section with or without web stiffeners, as needed.
3. Find a span that meets or exceeds the design span.
4. Read the corresponding joist depth and spacing. Continuous (multiple)
Span Application
Caution: For floor systems that require both simple span and continuous span joists,
it is a good idea to check both before selecting a joist. Some conditions are controlled
by simple span deflection rather than continuous span strength. Span Span Span

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 10 PSF DEAD LOAD @ L/480

Without Web Stiffeners With Web Stiffeners
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 18'-10" 17'-2" 16'-4" 14'-8" - - - -
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 22'-5" 20'-5" 18'-10" 16'-10" - - - -
14" 25'-6" 23'-0" 20'-11" 18'-9" - - - -
9-1/2" 20'-2" 18'-3" 17'-3" 15'-8" - - - 15'-11"
11-7/8" 24'-0" 21'-9" 20'-6" 18'-6" - - - 18'-11"
LPI 32W
14" 27'-10" 24'-7" 23'-3" 19'-8" - - - 21'-0"
16" 30'-10" 27'-11" 24'-8" 19'-8" - - 25'-6" 22'-9"

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 15 PSF DEAD LOAD @ L/480

Without Web Stiffeners With Web Stiffeners
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 18'-10" 17'-2" 15'-8" 14'-0" - - - -
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 22'-5" 19'-8" 17'-11" 16'-0" - - - -
14" 25'-4" 21'-11" 20'-0" 17'-4" - - - 17'-10"
9-1/2" 20'-2" 18'-3" 17'-3" 14'-3" - - - 14'-5"
11-7/8" 24'-0" 21'-9" 20'-2" 16'-9" - - - 18'-0"
LPI 32W
14" 27'-10" 24'-6" 22'-4" 17'-10" - - - 20'-0"
16" 30'-9" 26'-7" 24'-5" 17'-10" - - 24'-3" 21'-8"

40 PSF LIVE LOAD, 25 PSF DEAD LOAD @ L/480

Without Web Stiffeners With Web Stiffeners
Series Depth
12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc 12" oc 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc
9-1/2" 18'-3" 15'-9" 14'-5" 12'-0" - - - 12'-2"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-11" 18'-1" 16'-6" 14'-2" - - - 14'-9"
14" 23'-3" 20'-1" 18'-4" 14'-7" - - - 16'-5"
9-1/2" 20'-2" 17'-6" 15'-1" 12'-0" - - 15'-3" 12'-2"
11-7/8" 23'-6" 20'-4" 17'-9" 14'-2" - - 18'-6" 15'-3"
LPI 32W
14" 26'-1" 22'-6" 18'-11" 15'-1" - - 20'-7" 18'-4"
16" 28'-3" 22'-9" 18'-11" 15'-1" - 24'-5" 22'-4" 19'-11"

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. The spans listed are the clear distance between supports.
2. The spans are based on uniform loads only.
3. These tables reflect the additional stiffness provided by the appropriate span-rated floor
sheathing glued and nailed to the top flange of the joists.
4. Live load deflection has been limited to L/480.
5. Total deflection has been limited to L/240. Those spans that exceed 3/4" of total deflection
are shown in bold.
6. A load sharing (repetitive member) increase has been applied. This increase is based on
the attachment of a proper deck to three or more joists, spaced no more than 24" oc.
7. The spans are based on the minimum required bearings as listed on page 14.
1. Web stiffeners are only required for the spans in the With Web Stiffeners section of each table.
A - indicates that there is no increase in span through the use of web stiffeners. Web fillers are required
for joists seated in hangers that do not laterally support the top flange.
2. The design of continuous spans is based on the longest span. The shortest span must not be less than
50% of the longest span.
3. These spans are not evaluated for vibration.
4. Bridging, blocking, a direct-applied ceiling and/or bottom-flange bracing, though not required for vertical
load capacity, can improve floor vibration and bounce.
5. For conditions not shown, use the Uniform Floor Load (PLF) tables or contact your LP Engineered Wood
Products distributor for assistance.

ACTUAL DEFLECTION
BASED ON SPAN AND LIMIT
Span (ft) L/480 L/360 L/240
10 1/4" 5/16" 1/2"
12 5/16" 3/8" 5/8"
14 3/8" 7/16" 11/16"
16 3/8" 9/16" 13/16"
18 7/16" 5/8" 7/8"
20 1/2" 11/16" 1"
22 9/16" 3/4" 1-1/8"
24 5/8" 13/16" 1-3/16"
26 5/8" 7/8" 1-5/16"
28 11/16" 15/16" 1-3/8"
30 3/4" 1" 1-1/2"
* Deflections rounded to the nearest 1/16".

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Uniform Floor Load (PLF) Tables

TO USE: EXAMPLE:
1. Select the span required. Select an I-Joist for a 17'-6" clear span supporting 40 psf Live Load and 20 psf Dead Load,
2. Compare the design total load to the Total Load column and compare the design live load spaced 16" oc, at an L/480 deflection limit.
to either the L/480 or L/360 column as needed. 1. Design Total Load = (40 + 20) * (16 / 12) = 80 plf
3. Select a product that exceeds both the design total and live loads. Design Live Load = 40 * (16 / 12) = 54 plf
2. Select the row corresponding to an 18' span.
3. The first I-Joist to exceed both Total Load and L/480:
11-7/8" LPI 32W can support 102 plf Total and 62 plf Live @ L/480
9-1/2" LPI 20W 9-1/2" LPI 32W 11-7/8" LPI 20W 11-7/8" LPI 32W
Span Span
Live Load Total Live Load Total Live Load Total Live Load Total
(ft) (ft)
L /480 L /360 Load L /480 L /360 Load L /480 L /360 Load L /480 L /360 Load
8 193 193 227 227 8
9 172 172 202 202 9
10 155 155 155 183 183 10
11 120 141 139 141 166 166 11
12 95 127 130 112 130 153 153 12
13 76 102 119 92 120 125 141 141 13
14 62 83 103 76 101 112 102 131 119 131 14
15 51 68 89 63 85 104 85 113 117 100 123 15
16 43 57 79 53 71 97 71 94 103 85 113 115 16
17 36 48 70 45 61 86 60 80 92 72 97 108 17
18 30 41 61 39 52 77 51 68 82 62 83 102 18
19 26 35 52 33 45 67 43 58 73 54 72 92 19
20 22 30 45 29 39 58 38 50 66 47 63 83 20
21 19 26 39 25 34 51 33 44 60 41 55 76 21
22 - - - - - - 28 38 55 36 48 69 22
23 - - - - - - 25 34 50 32 43 63 23
24 - - - - - - 22 30 45 28 38 57 24

14" LPI 20W 14" LPI 32W 16" LPI 32W

Span Span
Live Load Total Live Load Total Live Load Total
(ft) (ft)
L /480 L /360 Load L /480 L /360 Load L /480 L /360 Load
8 234 241 241 8
9 209 215 215 9
10 188 194 194 10
11 172 177 177 11
12 158 162 162 12
13 146 150 150 13
14 135 140 140 14
15 121 127 130 130 15
16 101 119 118 122 122 16
17 86 112 101 115 115 17
18 73 98 101 87 109 109 18
19 63 84 91 76 101 103 99 103 19
20 54 73 82 66 88 98 86 98 20
21 47 63 74 58 77 93 76 94 21
22 41 55 68 51 68 85 67 89 22
23 36 49 62 45 61 78 60 80 85 23
24 32 43 57 40 54 71 53 71 82 24
25 29 38 52 36 48 66 47 63 77 25
26 26 34 48 32 43 61 43 57 71 26
27 23 31 45 29 39 56 38 51 66 27
28 21 28 42 26 35 52 35 46 62 28
29 18 25 37 24 32 48 31 42 57 29
30 17 22 34 21 29 43 29 38 54 30
31 15 20 31 19 26 39 26 35 50 31
32 - - - - - - 24 32 47 32

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. Span is the clear distance between supports and is valid for simple
or continuous spans.
2. The values are based on uniform loads of standard duration.
3. These tables assume that the joist is NOT a repetitive member, therefore load
sharing has not been applied. Also, the deflection values do not reflect any
additional stiffness due to composite action.
4. Total deflection has been limited to L/240. Long term deflection (creep) has NOT
been considered.
5. These tables assume full lateral support of the compression flange. Full support
is considered to be a maximum unbraced length of 24".
6. The values are based on the minimum required bearings as listed on page 14.
1. The values represent the capacity of the joist in pounds per lineal foot (plf) of length.
2. The designer must check both the Total Load and the appropriate Live Load columns.
3. To design for a double I-Joist, the values in these tables can be doubled, or the design loads on the joist may be halved to verify the
capacity of each ply. The capacity is additive.
4. Web stiffeners are not required for these spans and loads. Web fillers are required for joists seated in hangers that do not laterally
support the top flange.
5. Where the Live Load is blank, the Total Load governs the design.
6. Do not use a product where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.

PSF TO PLF CONVERSION TABLE

OC Spacing Load (psf)
(12") 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
16" 27 34 40 47 54 60 67 74 80 87
19.2" 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 104
24" 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130

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 Uniform Roof Load (PLF) Tables

TO USE: EXAMPLE:
1. Select the span required. For roofs with a slope of 2:12 or greater, the horizontal span must be Select an I-Joist for a 12'-8" horizontal clear span supporting 45 psf Snow (Live) Load
multiplied by the appropriate slope adjustment factor from the table at the bottom of this page. and 15 psf Dead Load, spaced 24" oc, with a roof slope of 6:12.
2. Compare the design total load to the appropriate Total Load column for Snow (115%) or 1. Sloped Span = (12 + 8 / 12) * 1.118 = 14.16' use 15'
Non-Snow (125%), and compare the design live load to the Live Load L/240 column. 2. Design Total Load = (45 + 15) * (24 / 12) = 120 plf
For live load deflection limits of L/360 or L/480, compare the design live load to the appropriate Design Live Load = 45 * (24 / 12) = 90 plf
Live Load column from the Uniform Floor Load Tables on page 4.
3. Select the row corresponding to a 15' span.
3. Select a product that exceeds both the design total and live loads.
4. The first I-Joist to exceed both Total Load for Snow (115%) and L/240:
9-1/2" LPI 32W can support 120 plf Total Load (115%) Live Load does not control

NOTE: For a live load deflection limit of L/360, the Uniform Floor Load Tables on page 4
require an 11-7/8" LPI 20W, which can support 113 plf Live Load @ L/360.
9-1/2" LPI 20W 9-1/2" LPI 32W 11-7/8" LPI 20W 11-7/8" LPI 32W
Span Span
Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load
(ft) (ft)
L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125% L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125% L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125% L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125%
8 222 241 222 241 261 284 261 284 8
9 198 215 198 215 233 253 233 253 9
10 179 194 179 194 210 228 210 228 10
11 163 177 163 177 191 208 191 208 11
12 149 162 149 162 176 191 176 191 12
13 137 149 138 150 162 177 162 177 13
14 125 118 128 128 140 151 164 151 164 14
15 103 103 112 127 120 130 135 147 141 153 15
16 86 91 98 107 111 121 119 129 132 144 16
17 72 80 87 91 99 107 105 115 125 136 17
18 61 72 78 78 88 96 102 94 102 125 118 128 18
19 52 64 70 67 79 86 87 84 92 108 106 115 19
20 45 58 60 58 71 78 76 76 83 94 96 104 20
21 39 52 52 51 65 68 66 69 75 83 87 95 21
22 34 46 46 45 59 60 57 63 69 73 79 86 22
23 30 40 40 39 53 53 51 58 63 64 73 79 23
24 26 35 35 35 47 47 45 53 58 57 67 72 24

14" LPI 20W 14" LPI 32W 16" LPI 32W

Span Span
Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load Live Load Total Load
(ft) (ft)
L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125% L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125% L/240 Snow 115% Non-Snow 125%
8 269 293 278 302 278 302 8
9 240 261 248 269 248 269 9
10 217 236 223 243 223 243 10
11 197 215 204 221 204 221 11
12 181 197 187 203 187 203 12
13 168 182 173 188 173 188 13
14 156 169 161 175 161 175 14
15 146 158 150 163 150 163 15
16 137 149 141 153 141 153 16
17 129 140 133 144 133 144 17
18 116 126 125 136 125 136 18
19 104 113 119 129 119 129 19
20 94 102 113 123 113 123 20
21 85 93 107 116 108 117 21
22 83 78 85 103 98 106 103 112 22
23 73 71 77 91 89 97 98 107 23
24 65 65 71 81 82 89 94 103 24
25 58 60 66 72 76 82 95 89 97 25
26 52 56 61 65 70 76 86 82 89 26
27 46 52 56 58 65 70 77 76 83 27
28 42 48 52 53 60 66 70 71 77 28
29 37 45 49 48 56 61 63 66 72 29
30 34 42 45 43 52 57 58 62 67 30
31 31 39 41 39 49 53 52 58 63 31
32 28 37 38 36 46 48 48 54 59 32

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. Span is the clear distance between supports, along the slope of the joist, and is valid for simple
or continuous spans.
2. The values are based on uniform loads only.
3. These tables assume that the joist is NOT a repetitive member, therefore load sharing has not been
applied. Also, the deflection values do not reflect any additional stiffness due to composite action.
4. Total deflection has been limited to L/180. Long term deflection (creep) has NOT been considered.
5. These tables assume full lateral support of the compression flange. Full support is considered to be
a maximum unbraced length of 24".
6. The values are based on the minimum required bearings as listed on page 14.
1. The values represent the capacity of the joist in pounds per lineal foot (plf) of length.
2. The designer must check the appropriate Total Load column and the Live Load column.
3. For roofs with a slope of 2:12 or greater, the horizontal span must be multiplied by the appropriate slope
adjustment factor from the table at the bottom of this page.
4. To design for a double I-Joist, the values in these tables can be doubled, or the design loads on the joist may
be halved to verify the capacity of each ply. The capacity is additive.
5. Web stiffeners are not required for these spans and loads. Web fillers are required for joists seated in hangers
that do not laterally support the top flange.
6. Where the Live Load is blank, the Total Load governs the design.
7. To design for a live load limit of L/360 or L/480, use the Uniform Floor Load tables.
8. Do not use a product where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.

ROOF SLOPE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

Slope 2:12 3:12 4:12 5:12 6:12 7:12 8:12 9:12 10:12 11:12 12:12
Factor 1.014 1.031 1.054 1.083 1.118 1.158 1.202 1.250 1.302 1.357 1.414

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Roof Span Tables: Low Slope (6:12 or less)

TO USE: Series Depth 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc

1. Select the appropriate set of tables based on roof slope. Roof Dead Load 15 psf 20 psf 15 psf 20 psf 15 psf 20 psf
2. Select the section of that table that corresponds to the design 9-1/2" 20'-9" 19'-9" 19'-6" 18'-7" 18'-1" 17'-2"
live load and load duration. LPI 20W 11-7/8" 24'-10" 23'-8" 23'-4" 22'-3" 21'-7" 20'-6"

125% Non-Snow
3. Find a span that meets or exceeds the design span for the 14" 28'-3" 26'-11" 26'-7" 25'-3" 24'-6" 22'-10"

20 psf
appropriate roof dead load (15 psf or 20 psf). 9-1/2" 22'-10" 21'-9" 21'-5" 20'-5" 19'-10" 18'-10"
4. Read the corresponding joist, depth and spacing. 11-7/8" 27'-2" 25'-11" 25'-6" 24'-3" 23'-7" 22'-5"
LPI 32W
14" 30'-10" 29'-4" 28'-11" 27'-6" 26'-9" 25'-5"
16" 34'-1" 32'-5" 31'-11" 30'-5" 29'-6" 27'-9"
DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:
9-1/2" 19'-10" 19'-0" 18'-8" 17'-10" 17'-3" 16'-3"
1. The spans listed are the horizontal clear distance between supports.
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 23'-9" 22'-9" 22'-2" 20'-10" 19'-10" 18'-7"
Refer to the diagram below.

115% Snow
14" 27'-0" 25'-4" 24'-8" 23'-2" 22'-0" 20'-8"
2. The spans are based on uniform gravity loads only and have not

25 psf
9-1/2" 21'-10" 20'-11" 20'-6" 19'-7" 18'-11" 18'-0"
been evaluated for wind.
11-7/8" 26'-0" 24'-11" 24'-5" 23'-4" 22'-3" 20'-10"
3. These tables do not reflect any additional stiffness provided by LPI 32W
14" 29'-6" 28'-3" 27'-7" 25'-11" 24'-8" 23'-2"
the roof sheathing.
16" 32'-7" 30'-10" 29'-11" 28'-1" 26'-9" 25'-1"
4. Live load deflection has been limited to L/240. 9-1/2" 19'-1" 18'-4" 17'-11" 17'-3" 16'-4" 15'-5"
5. Total load deflection has been limited to L/180. LPI 20W 11-7/8" 22'-10" 21'-8" 20'-11" 19'-9" 18'-8" 17'-8"
6. A load sharing (repetitive member) increase has been applied.

115% Snow
14" 25'-6" 24'-1" 23'-3" 22'-0" 20'-10" 19'-8"

30 psf
This increase is based on the attachment of a proper deck 9-1/2" 21'-0" 20'-2" 19'-8" 18'-11" 18'-1" 17'-1"
to three or more joists, spaced no more than 24" oc. ROOF LIVE LOAD 11-7/8" 25'-0" 24'-0" 23'-5" 22'-2" 21'-0" 19'-10"
LPI 32W
7. The spans are based on the minimum required bearings as listed 14" 28'-4" 27'-0" 26'-1" 24'-7" 23'-3" 22'-0"
on page 14. 16" 31'-0" 29'-3" 28'-3" 26'-9" 25'-3" 22'-8"
9-1/2" 17'-10" 17'-3" 16'-7" 15'-9" 14'-9" 14'-1"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-10" 19'-10" 19'-0" 18'-1" 16'-11" 16'-2"
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
115% Snow

1. Web stiffeners are not required for any of the spans listed in these 14" 23'-2" 22'-1" 21'-1" 20'-2" 18'-10" 18'-0"
40 psf

tables. Web stiffeners are required when using the birds mouth 9-1/2" 19'-7" 18'-11" 18'-4" 17'-6" 16'-5" 15'-0"
bearing detail. Web fillers are required for joists seated in hangers 11-7/8" 23'-4" 22'-3" 21'-4" 20'-4" 19'-0" 17'-8"
LPI 32W
that do not laterally support the top flange. 14" 25'-11" 24'-9" 23'-8" 22'-6" 20'-7" 18'-10"
2. The design of continuous spans is based on the longest span. 16" 28'-1" 26'-10" 25'-8" 23'-8" 20'-7" 18'-10"
The shortest span must not be less than 50% of the longest span. 9-1/2" 16'-9" 16'-1" 15'-3" 14'-8" 13'-7" 12'-10"
3. L/240 is the minimum deflection criteria allowed per code for roof LPI 20W 11-7/8" 19'-2" 18'-5" 17'-6" 16'-9" 15'-7" 15'-0"
115% Snow

joists supporting non-plaster ceilings. Verify deflection limits with 14" 21'-4" 20'-6" 19'-5" 18'-8" 16'-10" 15'-7"
50 psf

local code requirements. 9-1/2" 18'-6" 17'-10" 16'-11" 16'-1" 13'-10" 12'-10"
4. Roof joists must have a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot (1/4:12) 11-7/8" 21'-6" 20'-8" 19'-7" 18'-10" 16'-4" 15'-2"
LPI 32W
for positive drainage. 14" 23'-11" 22'-11" 21'-9" 20'-3" 17'-5" 16'-1"
5. For conditions not shown, use the Uniform Roof Load (PLF) Tables 16" 25'-11" 24'-4" 21'-10" 20'-3" 17'-5" 16'-1"
or contact your LP Engineered Wood Products distributor for assistance. 9-1/2" 15'-7" 15'-0" 14'-2" 13'-9" 11'-11" 11'-2"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 17'-10" 17'-3" 16'-4" 15'-9" 14'-1" 13'-2"
6. Roof applications in high wind areas require special analysis which
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may result in reduced spans and special connectors to resist uplift. 14" 19'-10" 19'-2" 18'-1" 17'-1" 14'-7" 13'-8"
60 psf

9-1/2" 17'-4" 16'-8" 15'-0" 14'-1" 11'-11" 11'-2"

11-7/8" 20'-1" 19'-4" 17'-8" 16'-7" 14'-1" 13'-2"
LPI 32W
14" 22'-3" 21'-3" 18'-10" 17'-8" 15'-0" 14'-1"
16" 22'-8" 21'-3" 18'-10" 17'-8" 15'-0" 14'-1"

ROOF JOIST SPAN

n
Spa
ed
h
Pitc

Roof Slope = Rise : 12

Rise

12

Horizontal Span

ACTUAL DEFLECTION
BASED ON SPAN AND LIMIT
Span (ft) L/360 L/240 L/180
10 5/16" 1/2" 11/16"
12 3/8" 5/8" 13/16"
14 7/16" 11/16" 15/16"
16 9/16" 13/16" 1-1/16"
18 5/8" 7/8" 1-3/16"
20 11/16" 1" 1-5/16"
22 3/4" 1-1/8" 1-7/16"
24 13/16" 1-3/16" 1-5/8"
26 7/8" 1-5/16" 1-3/4"
28 15/16" 1-3/8" 1-7/8"
30 1" 1-1/2" 2"
* Deflections rounded to the nearest 1/16".

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 Roof Span Tables: High Slope (over 6:12 thru 12:12)

TO USE: Series Depth 16" oc 19.2" oc 24" oc

1. Select the appropriate set of tables based on roof slope. Roof Dead Load 15 psf 20 psf 15 psf 20 psf 15 psf 20 psf
2. Select the section of that table that corresponds to the design 9-1/2" 18'-6" 17'-7" 17'-5" 16'-6" 16'-2" 15'-3"
live load and load duration. LPI 20W 11-7/8" 22'-2" 21'-0" 20'-10" 19'-9" 19'-4" 18'-3"

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3. Find a span that meets or exceeds the design span for the 14" 25'-3" 23'-11" 23'-9" 22'-6" 22'-0" 20'-10"

20 psf
appropriate roof dead load (15 psf or 20 psf). 9-1/2" 20'-6" 19'-4" 19'-2" 18'-2" 17'-9" 16'-9"
4. Read the corresponding joist, depth and spacing. 11-7/8" 24'-4" 23'-0" 22'-10" 21'-7" 21'-1" 20'-0"
LPI 32W
14" 27'-7" 26'-1" 25'-11" 24'-6" 23'-11" 22'-8"
16" 30'-6" 28'-10" 28'-7" 27'-1" 26'-6" 25'-0"
DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS:
9-1/2" 17'-10" 17'-0" 16'-9" 15'-11" 15'-6" 14'-9"
1. The spans listed are the horizontal clear distance between supports.
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 21'-4" 20'-4" 20'-0" 19'-1" 18'-7" 17'-7"
Refer to the diagram below.

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14" 24'-3" 23'-1" 22'-10" 21'-9" 21'-0" 19'-6"
2. The spans are based on uniform gravity loads only and have not

25 psf
9-1/2" 19'-8" 18'-9" 18'-5" 17'-7" 17'-1" 16'-3"
been evaluated for wind.
11-7/8" 23'-5" 22'-3" 21'-11" 20'-10" 20'-3" 19'-3"
3. These tables do not reflect any additional stiffness provided by LPI 32W
14" 26'-6" 25'-3" 24'-11" 23'-8" 23'-0" 21'-10"
the roof sheathing.
16" 29'-3" 27'-10" 27'-6" 26'-2" 25'-5" 23'-8"
4. Live load deflection has been limited to L/240. 9-1/2" 17'-2" 16'-5" 16'-2" 15'-5" 15'-0" 14'-4"
5. Total load deflection has been limited to L/180. LPI 20W 11-7/8" 20'-7" 19'-8" 19'-4" 18'-6" 17'-11" 16'-9"
6. A load sharing (repetitive member) increase has been applied.

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14" 23'-5" 22'-5" 22'-0" 20'-10" 19'-11" 18'-8"

30 psf
This increase is based on the attachment of a proper deck 9-1/2" 19'-0" 18'-2" 17'-10" 17'-0" 16'-5" 15'-8"
to three or more joists, spaced no more than 24" oc. 11-7/8" 22'-7" 21'-7" 21'-2" 20'-3" 19'-7" 18'-8"

ROOF LIVE LOAD

LPI 32W
7. The spans are based on the minimum required bearings as listed 14" 25'-7" 24'-5" 24'-0" 22'-11" 22'-2" 20'-11"
on page 14. 16" 28'-3" 27'-0" 26'-6" 25'-4" 24'-2" 22'-8"
9-1/2" 16'-2" 15'-7" 15'-2" 14'-8" 14'-1" 13'-6"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 19'-4" 18'-8" 18'-2" 17'-4" 16'-4" 15'-6"
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
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1. Web stiffeners are not required for any of the spans listed in these 14" 22'-0" 21'-1" 20'-4" 19'-3" 18'-2" 17'-3"
40 psf

tables. Web stiffeners are required when using the birds mouth 9-1/2" 17'-10" 17'-2" 16'-8" 16'-1" 15'-5" 14'-10"
bearing detail. Web fillers are required for joists seated in hangers 11-7/8" 21'-2" 20'-5" 19'-11" 19'-1" 18'-4" 17'-1"
LPI 32W
that do not laterally support the top flange. 14" 24'-0" 23'-2" 22'-6" 21'-7" 20'-4" 19'-3"
2. The design of continuous spans is based on the longest span. 16" 26'-7" 25'-7" 24'-9" 23'-5" 22'-1" 20'-0"
The shortest span must not be less than 50% of the longest span. 9-1/2" 15'-4" 14'-10" 14'-5" 13'-11" 13'-3" 12'-7"
3. L/240 is the minimum deflection criteria allowed per code for roof LPI 20W 11-7/8" 18'-5" 17'-9" 17'-0" 16'-2" 15'-2" 14'-5"
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joists supporting non-plaster ceilings. Verify deflection limits with 14" 20'-8" 19'-9" 18'-10" 18'-0" 16'-10" 16'-1"
50 psf

local code requirements. 9-1/2" 16'-11" 16'-4" 15'-10" 15'-4" 14'-7" 13'-9"
4. Roof joists must have a minimum slope of 1/4" per foot (1/4:12) 11-7/8" 20'-1" 19'-5" 18'-10" 18'-2" 16'-4" 14'-10"
LPI 32W
for positive drainage. 14" 22'-9" 22'-0" 21'-1" 20'-2" 18'-10" 17'-3"
5. For conditions not shown, use the Uniform Roof Load (PLF) Tables 16" 25'-1" 23'-11" 22'-11" 21'-10" 19'-0" 17'-5"
or contact your LP Engineered Wood Products distributor for assistance. 9-1/2" 14'-8" 14'-3" 13'-9" 13'-3" 12'-4" 11'-10"
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 17'-5" 16'-8" 15'-10" 15'-3" 14'-2" 13'-2"
6. Roof applications in high wind areas require special analysis which
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may result in reduced spans and special connectors to resist uplift. 14" 19'-4" 18'-7" 17'-8" 16'-11" 15'-9" 14'-10"
60 psf

9-1/2" 16'-1" 15'-8" 15'-1" 14'-8" 13'-1" 12'-2"

11-7/8" 19'-2" 18'-7" 17'-10" 16'-6" 14'-4" 13'-2"
LPI 32W
14" 21'-8" 20'-9" 19'-9" 18'-11" 16'-6" 15'-3"
16" 23'-6" 22'-7" 20'-8" 19'-3" 16'-6" 15'-4"

ROOF JOIST SPAN

n
Spa
edh
Pitc

Roof Slope = Rise : 12

Rise

12

Horizontal Span

ACTUAL DEFLECTION
BASED ON SPAN AND LIMIT
Span (ft) L/360 L/240 L/180
10 5/16" 1/2" 11/16"
12 3/8" 5/8" 13/16"
14 7/16" 11/16" 15/16"
16 9/16" 13/16" 1-1/16"
18 5/8" 7/8" 1-3/16"
20 11/16" 1" 1-5/16"
22 3/4" 1-1/8" 1-7/16"
24 13/16" 1-3/16" 1-5/8"
26 7/8" 1-5/16" 1-3/4"
28 15/16" 1-3/8" 1-7/8"
30 1" 1-1/2" 2"
* Deflections rounded to the nearest 1/16".

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Web Hole Specifications: Circular Holes

Uncut length of web between adjacent holes

must be at least twice the length of the larger hole
Up to a 1-1/2" diameter hole or 12" center-to-center, whichever is larger.
allowed anywhere in the web.
END SUPPORT Closest spacing 12" oc. INTERIOR OR CANTILEVER-END SUPPORT

Diameter

Closest distance (x) to center of circular hole Closest distance (x) to center of circular hole

FROM EITHER SUPPORT FROM EITHER SUPPORT

TO USE:
1. Select the required product from the left column.
2. Determine the support condition for the nearest bearing: end support or interior support (including end supports with cantilevers).
3. Select the row corresponding to the required span. For spans between those listed, use the next largest value.
4 Select the column corresponding to the required hole diameter. For diameters between those listed, use the next largest value.
5. The intersection of the Span row and Hole Diameter column gives the minimum distance from the inside face of bearing to the center of the circular hole.
6. Double check the distance to the other support, using the appropriate support condition.

ROUND HOLES UP TO 40 PSF LIVE LOAD AND 25 PSF DEAD LOAD; UP TO 24" OC
Distance from End Support Distance from Interior or Cantilever-End Support
Clear
Series Depth Hole Diameter Hole Diameter
Span (ft)
2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14"
6 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" - - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" - - - -
LPI 20W
10 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" - - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" - - - -
& 9-1/2"
14 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" - - - - 1'-0" 1'-8" 3'-5" - - - -
LPI 32W
18 1'-0" 1'-10" 3'-8" - - - - 2'-8" 4'-5" 6'-3" - - - -
6 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" - - -
LPI 20W
10 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" - - -
& 11-7/8"
14 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 2'-5" 3'-10" - - -
LPI 32W
18 1'-0" 1'-5" 2'-9" 4'-1" - - - 2'-2" 3'-6" 5'-4" 6'-9" - - -
8 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" - -
LPI 20W
12 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-8" - -
& 14"
16 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-1" 3'-8" - - 1'-0" 1'-11" 3'-2" 4'-4" 5'-7" - -
LPI 32W
20 1'-0" 2'-1" 3'-1" 4'-7" 6'-1" - - 3'-5" 4'-5" 6'-0" 7'-6" 9'-0" - -
8 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" -
12 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-3" -
LPI 32W 16"
16 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-8" - 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-9" 3'-7" 4'-9" 6'-0" -
20 1'-0" 1'-7" 2'-7" 3'-7" 5'-1" 6'-7" - 2'-11" 4'-5" 5'-5" 6'-6" 8'-0" 9'-6" -

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: NOTES:

1. The hole locations listed above are valid for floor joists supporting only uniform loads as follows:
For joists 16" deep and less, the total uniform load must not exceed 130 plf (e.g., 40 psf Live Load and
a 25 psf Dead Load, spaced up to 24" oc). The uniform dead load must be at least 10 plf.
2. Hole location is measured from the inside face of bearing to the center of a circular hole, from the
closest support.
3. Clear Span has NOT been verified for these joists and is shown for informational purposes only! Verify that
the joist selected will work for the span and loading conditions needed before checking hole location.
4. Maximum hole depth for circular holes is Joist Depth less 4", not to exceed 14", except the maximum hole
depth is 6" for 9-1/2", and 8" for 11-7/8" LP I-Joists.
5. Holes cannot be located in the span where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.
1. CUT HOLES CAREFULLY! DO NOT OVERCUT HOLES! DO NOT CUT JOIST FLANGES!
2. Holes may be placed anywhere within the depth of the joist. A minimum 1/4" clear distance is required
between the hole and the flanges.
3. Round holes up to 1-1/2" diameter may be placed anywhere in the web.
4. Perforated knockouts may be neglected when locating web holes.
5. Holes larger than 1-1/2" are not permitted in cantilevers without special engineering.
6. Multiple holes must have a clear separation along the length of the joist of at least twice the length
of the larger adjacent hole, or a minimum of 12" center-to-center, whichever is greater.
7. Multiple holes may be spaced closer provided they fit within the boundary of an acceptable larger hole.
Example: two 3" round holes aligned parallel to the joist length may be spaced 2" apart (clear distance)
provided that a 3" high by 8" long rectangle or an 8" diameter round hole are acceptable for the joist
depth at that location and completely encompass the holes.
8. Not all series are available in all depths. Check availability with a local LP Engineered Wood
Products distributor.
9. Locating holes in joists with spans exceeding those in the tables or larger holes, greater uniform loads
or non-uniform loads, and closer proximity to supports and other holes may be possible with analysis
using LPs design software. Please contact your local LP Engineered Wood Products distributor for
more information.

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 Web Hole Specifications: Rectangular Holes

Uncut length of web between adjacent holes

must be at least twice the length of the larger hole
or 12" center-to-center, whichever is larger.

END SUPPORT INTERIOR OR CANTILEVER-END SUPPORT

Width
Depth

Closest distance (x) to edge of rectangular hole Closest distance (x) to edge of rectangular hole

FROM EITHER SUPPORT FROM EITHER SUPPORT

TO USE:
1. Select the required product from the left column.
2. Determine the support condition for the nearest bearing: end support or interior support (includes end supports with cantilevers).
3. Select the row corresponding to the required span. For spans between those listed, use the next largest value.
4. Select the column corresponding to the required hole dimension. For dimensions between those listed, use the next largest value.
5. The intersection of the Span row and Hole Dimension column gives the minimum distance from the inside face of bearing to the nearest edge of the rectangular hole.
6. Double check the distance to the other support, using the appropriate support condition.

RECTANGULAR HOLES UP TO 40 PSF LIVE LOAD AND 25 PSF DEAD LOAD; UP TO 24" OC
Distance from End Support Distance from Interior or Cantilever-End Support
Clear
Series Depth Maximum Hole Dimension: Depth or Width Maximum Hole Dimension: Depth or Width
Span (ft)
2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 2" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18"
6 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - - -
LPI 20W
10 1'-0" 1'-1" 2'-7" 3'-1" 3'-7" 4'-1" 4'-7" - - 1'-0" 2'-5" 4'-0" 4'-6" 5'-0" - - - -
& 9-1/2"
14 1'-10" 3'-3" 5'-4" 5'-8" 6'-5" 6'-9" - - - 3'-10" 5'-3" - - - - - - -
LPI 32W
18 4'-1" 5'-11" 7'-9" 8'-8" - - - - - 6'-9" 8'-7" - - - - - - -
6 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" - - -
LPI 20W
10 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-10" 3'-4" 3'-10" 4'-4" 4'-10" - - 1'-0" 1'-11" 3'-3" 4'-9" - - - - -
& 11-7/8"
14 1'-5" 2'-10" 4'-3" 6'-1" 6'-9" - - - - 3'-5" 4'-10" 6'-3" - - - - - -
LPI 32W
18 3'-8" 5'-6" 6'-10" 8'-8" - - - - - 6'-3" 8'-1" - - - - - - -
8 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" 3'-6" 4'-0" - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" 3'-10" - -
LPI 20W
12 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 3'-8" 4'-7" 5'-2" - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 3'-3" 5'-5" - - - -
& 14"
16 1'-0" 1'-0" 2'-1" 4'-1" 6'-6" 7'-4" - - - 1'-0" 2'-4" 4'-4" 6'-5" - - - - -
LPI 32W
20 1'-0" 2'-7" 4'-7" 6'-7" 9'-1" - - - - 2'-11" 4'-11" 7'-0" 9'-6" - - - - -
8 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0" 3'-6" 4'-0" - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-6" 3'-5" - - -
12 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-0" 2'-9" 4'-11" 5'-10" - - 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 2'-8" 4'-6" - - - -
LPI 32W 16"
16 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-8" 3'-3" 5'-3" 7'-8" - - - 1'-0" 1'-11" 3'-7" 5'-7" 7'-7" - - - -
20 1'-0" 2'-1" 3'-7" 5'-7" 8'-1" - - - - 2'-11" 4'-11" 6'-6" 8'-6" - - - - -

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: NOTES:

1. The hole locations listed above are valid for floor joists supporting only uniform loads as follows:
For joists 16" deep and less, the total uniform load must not exceed 130 plf (e.g., 40 psf Live Load and
a 25 psf Dead Load, spaced up to 24" oc). The uniform dead load must be at least 10 plf.
2. Hole location is measured from the inside face of bearing to the nearest edge of a rectangular hole, from the
closest support.
3. Clear Span has NOT been verified for these joists and is shown for informational purposes only! Verify that
the joist selected will work for the span and loading conditions needed before checking hole location.
4. Maximum hole depth for rectangular holes is Joist Depth less 4", not to exceed 14", except the maximum hole
depth is 6" for 9-1/2", and 8" for 11-7/8" LP I-Joists. Maximum hole width for rectangular holes is 18". Where
the Maximum Hole Dimension for rectangular holes exceeds the maximum hole depth, the dimension refers to
hole width, and the hole depth is assumed to be the maximum for that joist depth.
5. Holes cannot be located in the span where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.
1. CUT HOLES CAREFULLY! DO NOT OVERCUT HOLES! DO NOT CUT JOIST FLANGES!
2. Holes may be placed anywhere within the depth of the joist. A minimum 1/4" clear distance is required
between the hole and the flanges.
3. Round holes up to 1-1/2" diameter may be placed anywhere in the web.
4. Perforated knockouts may be neglected when locating web holes.
5. Holes larger than 1-1/2" are not permitted in cantilevers without special engineering.
6. Multiple holes must have a clear separation along the length of the joist of at least twice the length
of the larger adjacent hole, or a minimum of 12" center-to-center, whichever is greater.
7. Multiple holes may be spaced closer provided they fit within the boundary of an acceptable larger hole.
Example: two 3" round holes aligned parallel to the joist length may be spaced 2" apart (clear distance)
provided that a 3" high by 8" long rectangle or an 8" diameter round hole are acceptable for the joist
depth at that location and completely encompass the holes.
8. Not all series are available in all depths. Check availability with a local LP Engineered Wood
Products distributor.
9. Locating holes in joists with spans exceeding those in the tables or larger holes, greater uniform loads
or non-uniform loads, and closer proximity to supports and other holes may be possible with analysis
using LPs design software. Please contact your local LP Engineered Wood Products distributor for
more information.

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Load-Bearing Cantilever Tables: 9-1/2" & 11-7/8"

TO USE:
1. Select the page (10 or 11) that corresponds to the required product. 3. Follow across the row to the required joist spacing.
2. Select the row corresponding to the Roof Load and Truss Span needed. 4. The letter represents the required detail.

A: NO REINFORCEMENT REQUIRED W: WEB STIFFENERS ONLY

APA-Rated 23/32" OSB APA-Rated 23/32" OSB

(or equal) closure or (or equal) closure or
as required by code as required by code
LPI LPI
blocking blocking
Roof Truss Span
2'-0"

2'-0
"m 2'-0
ax. "m
2'-0" ax.

Roof Truss 9-1/2" LPI 20W 9-1/2" LPI 32W 11-7/8" LPI 20W 11-7/8" LPI 32W Truss Roof
Load Span (ft) 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" Span (ft) Load
22 A A A B/D A A A B/D A A A A A A A A 22
24 A A A B/D A A W B/D A A A A A A A A 24
26 A A B/D B/D A A B/D B/D A A A W A A A W 26
28 A A B/D B/D A A B/D B/D A A A W A A A W 28
30 A A B/D B/D A A B/D B/D A A A W A A A W 30
30 psf 32 A A B/D B/D A A B/D B/D A A A B/D A A A B/D 32 30 psf
34 A W B/D B/D A B/D B/D B/D A A A B/D A A A B/D 34
36 A B/D B/D B/D A B/D B/D B/D A A A B/D A A A B/D 36
38 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W B/D A A W B/D 38
40 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W B/D A A W B/D 40
42 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W C A A W C 42
22 A A B/D B/D A A B/D B/D A A A W A A A W 22
24 A W B/D B/D A W B/D B/D A A A B/D A A A B/D 24
26 A B/D B/D B/D A B/D B/D B/D A A A B/D A A A B/D 26
28 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W B/D A A W B/D 28

ROOF TRUSS SPAN WITH 2' OVERHANG

30 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W C A A W C 30
40 psf 32 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W C A A W C 32 40 psf
34 A B/D B/D - A B/D B/D C A A B/D C A A B/D C 34
36 A B/D C - A B/D C - A W B/D C A W B/D C 36
38 W B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W B/D C A W B/D C 38
40 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W C - A W C - 40
42 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A B/D C - A B/D C - 42
22 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W B/D A A W B/D 22
24 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A W C A A W C 24
26 A B/D B/D C A B/D B/D C A A B/D C A A B/D C 26
28 A B/D C - A B/D C - A W B/D C A W B/D C 28
30 W B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W B/D - A W B/D - 30
50 psf 32 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W C - A W C - 32 50 psf
34 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A B/D C - A B/D C - 34
36 B/D C - - B/D C - - A B/D C - A B/D C - 36
38 B/D C - - B/D C - - A B/D C - A B/D C - 38
40 B/D C - - B/D C - - W C - - W C - - 40
42 B/D C - - B/D C - - W C - - W C - - 42
22 A B/D B/D - A B/D B/D - A W B/D C A W B/D C 22
24 W B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W B/D C A W B/D C 24
26 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A W C - A W C - 26
28 B/D B/D C - B/D B/D C - A B/D C - A B/D C - 28
30 B/D C - - B/D C - - A B/D C - A B/D C - 30
60 psf 32 B/D C - - B/D C - - W C C - W C C - 32 60 psf
34 B/D C - - B/D C - - W C - - W C - - 34
36 B/D C - - B/D C - - W C - - W C - - 36
38 B/D - - - B/D - - - W C - - W C - - 38
40 B/D - - - B/D - - - B/D C - - B/D C - - 40
42 C - - - C - - - B/D - - - B/D - - - 42

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. These tables are valid for joists selected from the Floor Span Tables in this design guide.
2. The floor design loads must not exceed 40 psf Live and 25 psf Dead Load.
3. The maximum cantilever length is 2' (the amount of overhang).
4. The wall load is assumed to be 100 plf.
5. Roof Load is the Total Load (Live plus Dead) on the roof trusses.
6. Truss Span is the out-to-out distance of the truss bearing walls as shown above.
7. A maximum overhang of 2' is allowed for the trusses.
1. The reinforcement (when required) must match the depth of the I-Joist.
2. Where designated B/D, either detail (B or D) is valid.
3. The closure at the end of the cantilever must be a minimum of 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or equal).
Certain codes may require a thicker product for lateral load transfer.
4. For short cantilevers up to 6" long, use the Brick-Ledge Cantilever Tables on page 12.
5. For conditions not shown, use LPs design software or contact your LP Engineered Wood Products
distributor for assistance.
6. Do not use a product where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.

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 Load-Bearing Cantilever Tables: 14" & 16"

B: 23/32" OSB (OR EQUAL) REINFORCEMENT C: 23/32" OSB (OR EQUAL) REINFORCEMENT D: 1" OR 1-1/8" LP RIM BOARD
One Side Only Both Sides May be Substituted for Detail B

APA-Rated 23/32" OSB APA-Rated 23/32" OSB APA-Rated 23/32" OSB APA-Rated 23/32" OSB APA-Rated 23/32" OSB LP Rim Board
(or equal) closure or (or equal) reinforcement (or equal) closure or as (or equal) reinforcement (or equal) closure or reinforcement one
as required by code one side, 4'-0" long min. required by code both sides, 4'-0" long min. as required by code side, 4'-0" long min.

LPI LPI LPI

blocking blocking blocking

2'-0 2'-0 2'-0

"m "m "m
ax. ax. ax.
2'-0 2'-0 2'-0
"m "m "m
in. in. in.

Attach reinforcement to top and Attach reinforcement to top and bottom flanges Attach reinforcement to top
bottom flanges with 8d nails at 6" oc with 8d nails at 6" oc both sides with nails staggered to avoid splitting and bottom flanges with 8d nails at 6" oc

Roof Truss 14" LPI 20W 14" LPI 32W 16" LPI 32W Truss Roof
Load Span (ft) 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" 12" 16" 19.2" 24" Span (ft) Load
22 A A A A A A A A A A A A 22
24 A A A A A A A A A A A A 24
26 A A A A A A A A A A A A 26
28 A A A A A A A A A A A A 28
30 A A A A A A A A A A A W 30
30 psf 32 A A A W A A A W A A A W 32 30 psf
34 A A A W A A A W A A A W 34
36 A A A W A A A W A A A W 36
38 A A A W A A A W A A A W 38
40 A A A W A A A W A A A W 40
42 A A A B/D A A A B/D A A W W 42
22 A A A A A A A A A A A W 22
24 A A A W A A A W A A A W 24
26 A A A W A A A W A A A W 26
28 A A A W A A A W A A A W 28

ROOF TRUSS SPAN WITH 2' OVERHANG

30 A A A W A A A W A A W W 30
40 psf 32 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 32 40 psf
34 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 34
36 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 36
38 A A W C A A W C A A W B/D 38
40 A A W C A A W C A W W B/D 40
42 A W B/D C A W B/D C A W W B/D 42
22 A A A W A A A W A A A W 22
24 A A A B/D A A A B/D A A W W 24
26 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 26
28 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 28
30 A A W C A A W C A A W B/D 30
50 psf 32 A A W C A A W C A W W B/D 32 50 psf
34 A W B/D C A W B/D C A W W C 34
36 A W B/D C A W B/D C A W B/D C 36
38 A W B/D - A W B/D - A W B/D - 38
40 A W C - A W C - A W B/D - 40
42 A W C - A W C - A W B/D - 42
22 A A W B/D A A W B/D A A W B/D 22
24 A A W C A A W C A A W B/D 24
26 A A W C A A W C A W W B/D 26
28 A W B/D C A W B/D C A W B/D C 28
30 A W B/D - A W B/D - A W B/D - 30
60 psf 32 A W C - A W C - A W B/D - 32 60 psf
34 A W C - A W C - A W B/D - 34
36 A B/D C - A B/D C - A B/D C - 36
38 A B/D C - A B/D C - W B/D C - 38
40 W C - - W C - - W B/D - - 40
42 W C - - W C - - W B/D - - 42

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS: ADDITIONAL NOTES:

1. These tables are valid for joists selected from the Floor Span Tables in this design guide.
2. The floor design loads must not exceed 40 psf Live and 25 psf Dead Load.
3. The maximum cantilever length is 2' (the amount of overhang).
4. The wall load is assumed to be 100 plf.
5. Roof Load is the Total Load (Live plus Dead) on the roof trusses.
6. Truss Span is the out-to-out distance of the truss bearing walls as shown on page 10.
7. A maximum overhang of 2' is allowed for the trusses.
1. The reinforcement (when required) must match the depth of the I-Joist.
2. Where designated B/D, either detail (B or D) is valid.
3. The closure at the end of the cantilever must be a minimum of 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or equal).
Certain codes may require a thicker product for lateral load transfer.
4. For short cantilevers up to 6" long, use the Brick-Ledge Cantilever Tables on page 12.
5. For conditions not shown, use LPs design software or contact your LP Engineered Wood Products
distributor for assistance.
6. Do not use a product where designated - without further analysis by a professional engineer.

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Brick-Ledge Cantilevers

Total Joist Reaction

Calculation
Full depth reinforcing LP Rim Board or LP I-Joists can cantilever up to 6" to support a
LPI blocking panel between I-Joists
load-bearing wall over a brick finish. Depending
on the Total Joist Reaction (TJR), the joists may
require reinforcement. If the TJR is less than the
End Bearing W/out Stiffeners (page 14), then no
Web filler reinforcing
reinforcement is required. If the TJR is greater
than the End Bearing W/out Stiffeners, but less
than the End Bearing With Stiffeners, then web
stiffeners must be installed at the bearing.
Otherwise, one of the reinforcing details from
below must be used.

Closure and/or Total Joist Reaction, TJR = FLR + WLR + RLR

flashing may be
required per local
No reinforcing building code
Wall framing sheathing air gap Provide vapor barrier/house wrap
per local building code
Where: FLR = Floor Load Reaction
WLR = Wall Load Reaction
RLR = Roof Load Reaction,
including any other floor,
ceiling or attic loads imposed
on wall

WEB FILLER REINFORCING FULL-DEPTH REINFORCING

One Side

23/32" APA-Rated OSB 23/

(or equal) fillers (both sides) For 14" and 16" I-Joists, web filler 32
(both sides) and OSB or plywood 1" r " reinf
einf orci
reinforcing are required. orci ng -
12" ng - 12
min Leave (See left.) 18" " min
. 1/8" gap min . 2" min. from
.
I-Joist end

Nail or screw reinforcing with

Nail web filler with two rows of 3-10d 3- 6d or 8d box nails or 6 x 1-1/2"
or 12d box or equivalent gun nail, clinched wood screws into both flanges*

Reinforcing must
Construction adhesive is recommended
be same depth
between surfaces
6" m 6" m as I-Joist
Use construction adhesive between surfaces ax. ax.

Blocking panels are required at the bearing, but are not shown for clarity Blocking panels are required at the bearing, but are not shown for clarity
* NOTE: Pilot holes required when using screws

Web Filler Thickness Reaction Capacity Reaction Capacity (lbs)

Series Series
(in) (lbs) 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or Equal) 1" or 1-1/8" LP Rim Board
LPI 20W 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or Equal) 2600 LPI 20W 3500 3800
LPI 32W 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or Equal) 2600 LPI 32W 3500 3800

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EXAMPLE 1:

I-Joist: 9-1/2" LPI 20W Allowable End Bearing = 950 lbs. W/out Stiffeners, 1230 lbs. With Stiffeners (page 14)

Design Loads: Floor: 40/10 psf Floor System: Joist Span = 11' Roof System: Roof Span = 22'
Roof: 20/10 psf Joist Overhang = 5" Roof Overhang = 1'
Wall: 80 plf Joist Spacing = 16"

FLR = (Joist Span / 2 + Joist Overhang / 12) * Design Floor Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)
= (11' / 2 + 5" / 12) * (40 psf + 10 psf) * (16" / 12)
= 394 lbs.

WLR = Design Wall Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)

= 80 plf * (16" / 12)
= 107 lbs.

RLR = (Roof Span / 2 + Roof Overhang) * Design Roof Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)
= (22' / 2 + 1') * (20 psf + 10 psf) * (16" / 12)
= 480 lbs.

TJR = 394 + 107 + 480

= 981 lbs.

Since the Total Joist Reaction, 981 lbs., is greater than the End Bearing W/out Stiffeners, 950 lbs., but less than End Bearing With Stiffeners, 1230 lbs.,
this joist only requires the installation of web stiffeners at the bearing.

EXAMPLE 2:

I-Joist: 11-7/8" LPI 32W Allowable End Bearing = 1025 lbs. W/out Stiffeners, 1350 lbs. With Stiffeners (page 14)

Design Loads: Floor: 40/15 psf Floor System: Joist Span = 16' Roof System: Roof Span = 32'
Roof: 30/15 psf Joist Overhang = 5" Roof Overhang = 2'
Wall: 100 plf Joist Spacing = 24"

FLR = (Joist Span / 2 + Joist Overhang / 12) * Design Floor Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)
= (16' / 2 + 5" / 12) * (40 psf + 15 psf) * (24" / 12)
= 926 lbs.

WLR = Design Wall Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)

= 100 plf * (24" / 12)
= 200 lbs.

RLR = (Roof Span / 2 + Roof Overhang) * Design Roof Load * (Joist Spacing / 12)
= (32' / 2 + 2') * (30 psf + 15 psf) * (24" / 12)
= 1620 lbs.

TJR = 926 + 200 + 1620

= 2746 lbs.

Since the Total Joist Reaction, 2746 lbs., is greater than the End Bearing With Stiffeners, 1350 lbs., this joist needs reinforcing.
The Full-Depth Reinforcing detail has a capacity of 3500 lbs. with 23/32" APA-Rated OSB (or Equal) attached to one side.

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Product Specifications & Design Values

DESIGN VALUES
6 6
Reaction Capacity (lbs)
Weight Moment EI (x 10 ) K (x 10 ) Shear
Series Depth End Bearing (1-1/2" min.) Interior Bearing (3-1/2" min.)
(plf) (lb-ft) (lb-in2) (lb-ft/in) (lbs) W/out Stiffeners With Stiffeners W/out Stiffeners With Stiffeners
9-1/2" 2.6 2600 176 0.358 1230 950 1230 2000 2025
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 2.9 3406 300 0.438 1350 1025 1350 2350 2525
14" 3.1 4200 441 0.512 1620 1190 1620 2425 3490
9-1/2" 2.6 3195 243 0.213 1250 950 1250 2000 2025
11-7/8" 2.9 4275 406 0.267 1350 1025 1350 2350 2525
LPI 32W
14" 3.1 5255 589 0.313 1620 1190 1620 2500 3490
16" 3.3 6180 791 0.358 1800 1200 1800 2500 3700

NOTES:
1. Moment, Shear and Reaction Capacity values are for normal load duration and may be adjusted according to code.
2. When calculating deflection, both bending and shear deformation must be determined as follows:
4 2
For simple span, uniform load: = 22.5wL + wL Where: = deflection in inches EI = bending stiffness from table
El K w = uniform load in plf K = shear stiffness from table
L = design span in feet
3. The Moment capacity may be increased 7% for repetitive member applications.
4. These design values are based on the product being used in a dry, well ventilated environment where the moisture content will not exceed 16% such as
in most covered structures. These products are intended to resist the effects of moisture on structural performance from normal construction delays but are
not intended for permanent exposure to the weather.

RIM AND BLOCKING CAPACITY RIM AND BLOCKING NAIL SCHEDULE LPI 20W
Uniform Minimum Nail Distance
Series Nail Size 2-1/2"
Series Depth Load OC End
(plf) 8d (2-1/2") Box 2" 1"
LPI 20W
9-1/2" 1900 10d (3") & 12d (3-1/4") Box 2" 1"
&
LPI 20W 11-7/8" 1760 10d (3") & 12d (3-1/4") Common* 3" 1-1/2" 3/8" 9-1/2,"
LPI 32W
14" 1600 16d (3-1/2") Common 4" 4" 11-7/8"
9-1/2" 2200 *Includes 16d Sinker (3-1/4") or 14""
11-7/8" 2200
LPI 32W
14" 1600
16" 1500 1-1/2"
NOTES:
1. Lateral Load Capacity for all series above = 200 plf.
2. For LPI Rim or Blocking used for lateral load transfer, nail to bearing plate with same nail schedule as the deck-to-rim connection. LPI 32W

2-1/2"

3/8" 9-1/2,"
11-7/8",
WEB STIFFENER REQUIREMENTS 14"" or 16"

Minimum Maximum
Series Depth Nail Size* Nail Qty
Thickness Height
9-1/2" 23/32" 6-3/8" 8d (2-1/2") 3 1-1/2"
LPI 20W
11-7/8" 23/32" 8-3/4" 8d (2-1/2") 3
&
14" 23/32" 10-7/8" 8d (2-1/2") 3
LPI 32W
16" 23/32" 12-7/8" 8d (2-1/2") 3
* Nail Size is for common or box nails.

WEB STIFFENER REQUIREMENTS

NOTES:
1. Web stiffeners, when required, must be installed
in pairs one to each side of the web. Web
stiffeners are always required for the Birds
1/8" min. gap 1/8" min. gap Mouth roof bearing detail.
Concentrated load 2. Web stiffeners should be cut to fit between the
1/8" min. gap flanges of the I-Joist, leaving a minimum 1/8"
gap (1" maximum). At bearing locations, the
stiffeners should be installed tight to the bottom
flange with the gap to the top flange. At locations
of concentrated loads, the stiffeners should be
installed tight to the top flange with the gap to
the bottom flange.
3. Web stiffeners should be cut from APA-Rated OSB
(or equal). 2X lumber is permissible. Do NOT use
1X lumber as it tends to split.
Nails to be equally 4. Web stiffeners should be the same width as the
End support 1/8" min. gap Intermediate support spaced, staggered and driven bearing surface, with a minimum of 3-1/2".
min. 1-1/2" bearing min. 3-1/2" bearing alternately from each face. 5. See Web Stiffener Requirements table above for
Clinch nails where possible. minimum stiffener thickness, maximum stiffener
height and required nailing.

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 Framing Connectors

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
Top-Mount Face-Mount 45 Skewed Rafter-To-Ridge Rafter-To-Plate
Series Depth
Single Double Single Double Single Single Single
9-1/2" ITT39.5 MIT39.5-2 IUT310 HU310-2* SUR/L310* LSSUH310* VPA3
LPI 20W 11-7/8" ITT311.88 MIT311.88-2 IUT312 HU312-2* SUR/L310* LSSUH310* VPA3
14" ITT314 MIT314-2 IUT314 HU314-2* SUR/L314* LSSUH310* VPA3
9-1/2" ITT39.5 MIT39.5-2 IUT310 HU310-2* SUR/L310* LSSUH310* VPA3
11-7/8" ITT311.88 MIT311.88-2 IUT312 HU312-2* SUR/L310* LSSUH310* VPA3
LPI 32W
14" ITT314 MIT314-2 IUT314 HU314-2* SUR/L314* LSSUH310* VPA3
16" ITT316 WPI316-2* IUT316 HU314-2* SUR/L314* LSSUH310* ** VPA3
The above connectors are manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
To verify connector suitability for a particular application, refer to the current Simpson Strong-Tie Connector catalog.

USP LUMBER CONNECTORS

Top-Mount Face-Mount 45 Skewed Rafter-To-Ridge Rafter-To-Plate
Series Depth
Single Double Single Double Single Single Single
9-1/2" THO25950 THO25950-2* THF25925 THF25925-2* SKH310R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
LPI 20W 11-7/8" THO25118 THO25118-2* THF25112 THF25112-2* SKH312R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
14" THO25140 THO25140-2* THF25140 THF25140-2* SKH312R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
9-1/2" THO25950 THO25950-2* THF25925 THF25925-2* SKH310R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
11-7/8" THO25118 THO25118-2* THF25112 THF25112-2* SKH312R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
LPI 32W
14" THO25140 THO25140-2* THF25140 THF25140-2* SKH312R/L* TMU25* TMP25 or TMPH25*
16" THO25160 THO25160-2* THF25160 THF25160-2* SKH312R/L* TMU25* ** TMP25 or TMPH25*
The above connectors are manufactured by USP (United Steel Products Company).
To verify connector suitability for a particular application, refer to the current USP Lumber Connectors catalog.

GENERAL NOTES:
45 RAFTER- RAFTER-
* Web fillers required for proper TOP-MOUNT FACE-MOUNT
installation of hanger. SKEWED TO-RIDGE TO-PLATE
Refer to Engineered Wood
Product Guide for filler sizes.

** Hanger is less than 60% of joist

depth. Additional rotation
resistance is required.
Refer to the appropriate hanger
manufacturers catalog for details.

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these products.

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