Can you drill a hole through a rim joist?

Since the rim joist is continuously supported by the walls or foundation it rests on, the strict notching and hole-boring rules don’t apply. Just don’t create a large hole or notch directly under a group of studs that support the end of a beam, or a window or door header above.

Can dryer vent go through rim joist?





If your dryer is in the basement and the basement is underground, run duct up the exterior wall and out the rim joist. Set the vent a minimum of 12 inches above the outside ground. Pro tip: Use no more than 25 feet.

Can you notch a RIM board?

Although rim is a critical structural member, it generally is fully supported by the wall below instead of spanning. For this general usage, occasional holes and/or flange notches are usually acceptable.

What is a rim joist and sill plate?

Rim Joists [also called band joists] and sill plates are often an overlooked and under-insulated location in a house. The rim joist is a box-like cavity that the floor joists connect to and sits on the foundation sill and wall.

How much of a joist can be notched?

Should be no deeper than 0.125 times the depth of the joists. Should be no closer to the support than 0.07 times the span and no further away than 0.25 times the span.

What is the difference between a rim joist and a band joist?





The wood that butts up to floor joists and wraps around the perimeter of the floor framing is called a rim joist. They are also referred to as a band joist. If you look at a house from the outside as it’s being framed, you’ll notice a band of solid lumber running along the side of the floor frame.

What can I use for rim joists?

Rigid foam is the best insulation for rim joists. We chose 2-in. -thick (R-10) “extruded polystyrene.” Don’t use “expanded polystyrene,” which is a less effective air and moisture barrier.

How do you support rim joists?

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Does the rim joist sit on the sill plate?

Rim board sits on the sill plate and forms a band around the perimeter of an engineered wood floor system, matching the full depth of the joists. Thanks to its connections to the floor membrane, sill plate, and joists, it transfers vertical and lateral loads.

Do you use joist hangers on rim joist?



Method 2: Installing hangers



If it’s not convenient to stand on the outside of the rim joist to through-screw the fasteners, installing hangers to the rim joist before fastening it in position is a good option.

How do you secure a rim joist to a sill plate?

The floor joists are secured to the sill joists by installing wall sheathing (plywood or OSB board) that laps from the sill plate up the wall to the double top plate. When the sheathing is nailed to the sill plates, rim joists, studs and double top plate, then all the components are secured in place.