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Do shed floor joists need to be treated?

Definitely. A pressure-treated floor joist and skid are very important because pressure-treated lumber lasts longer when coming in contact with excessive moisture. Pressure-treated lumber is insect and fungus-resistant and will not rot like regular wood.

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Fiberglass is the best insulation material when insulating a shed floor due to its affordability and performance. Insulation helps prevent heat loss as well as prevent your pipes from getting frozen. Insulating your shed floor will keep your shed warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer since the insulation prevents air from quickly seeping to the outside. Here is how to properly insulate a shed floor. First, you need to know what type of insulation you’ll use. Here are some of the insulations to choose from as well as their pros and cons. It is critical to know the types of insulation you’re going to use for your project as well as the advantages the insulation has. Fiberglass – Fiberglass is composed of glass fibers reinforced by a plastic matrix. It is lightweight as well as effective insulation for shed flooring.

Fiberglass Pros

Lightweight insulation Affordable Insulation Easy to insulate Non-flammable Weather-proof insulation

Fiberglass Cons

Skin irritating It could cause lung disease if a mask is not worn Rigid Foam Board – Foam board is one of the best insulations for shed floors. Rigid foam insulation is moisture-resistant and can be used for multiple areas. For example, exterior walls, attics, basements, and floor joists.

Rigid Foam Board pros

Great for preventing moisture Water-Resistance Prevents unwanted air leaks It has a high R-value (it is highly effective insulation) Fire Resistant

Rigid Foam Board Cons

Expensive Sunlight, UV light sensitive

Second, you can insulate the shed floor from the top by removing the subfloor or from the bottom of the shed by going under the shed to insulate the shed floor. We will walk through how to insulate a shed floor from the top, which is the easiest. The purpose of going under the shed is if you can’t remove the subfloor because it is glued and nailed down or if it’s a finished floor. Third, you need to remove everything in your shed. We recommend using a rigid foam when insulating your shed floor because of its effectiveness and durability, as well as it is being easy of insulating. After you’ve taken the subfloor off, you can start by measuring the spacing between the shed floor joists. And start cutting some boards using the measurement you’ve taken. These boards will support the rigid foam insulation to lay on so it doesn’t fall under the shed. Fourth, Start nailing the boards between the floor joists. When nailing the blocking boards to the floor joist, they have to be a maximum of 4’’ to 6’’ apart from each other. After all blocking boards are installed, you can start measuring the rigid board to the appropriate size for the insulation. Before insulating the rigid foam into the spacing of the floor joist, use liquid nails to put some glue on the side of the wood joist and the blocking boards. Once you’ve glued the appropriate spots, you can install the rigid foam on the floor joists. Make sure the rigid foam is airtight, and use ring-shanked nails to fasten it. After every spacing between the floor joist is insulated, you can re-install your subfloor.

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How much stronger is a 2x8 than a 2x6?

a flat 2x6 has about 7% the strength as a standing one. a flat 2x8 has about 4% the strength as a standing one.

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The reason you can't find tabulated information on dimension lumbar laid flat (usually called "weak axis bending") is because the strength is so small that there is virtually no structural application. The only time you would use 2x lumber like that is something like flooring where the boards are almost continuously supported and are carrying very little weight. However if you want to get a sense of the strength you can compare the moment of inertia of the various cross-sections and orientations. Bending strength is proportional to that value.

I have done that math for you:

a flat 2x4 has about 20% the strength as a standing one

a flat 2x6 has about 7% the strength as a standing one

a flat 2x8 has about 4% the strength as a standing one

You can see that especially for the deeper joists you lose practically all of the strength.

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