The allowable stresses of pt lumber are lower than non treated lumber which means it can not span as far.
Treated floor joists.
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Yes pt lumber can be used for framing including floors.
2 grade of douglas fir are indicated below.
If the foundation block is 16 from the earth a 2x6 or 2x8 treated sill plate will be 1 1 2 thick so that is close to 18 to the underside of the joists.
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The first piece of lumber commonly attached to the top of a house foundation is often called a sill plate.
These joists feature large extruded holes that accommodate hvac mechanical plumbing and sprinkler runs.
Live load is weight of furniture wind snow and more.
You can watch an informative video that shows a treated lumber sill plate and how it rests on a foundation.
The joist also features a series of smaller holes for electrical and technology lines.
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