Cross Bracing Floor Joists

By Mark J. DonovanFloor joists commonly twist and flex under heavy load. In order to reduce the amount of floor joist twisting and flexing cross bracing is commonly employed between floor joists. Normally cross bracing is installed every 8 feet, or center span between floor joists.Cross bracing can be comprised out of wood or metal. For wood, typically 1x4 lumber is used. It is nailed at the top