Level joist with 1x or 2x


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Old 01-19-19, 09:26 AM
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Level joist with 1x or 2x

I'm leveling the floor in a room to put new subfloor and flooring. The joists need leveling but wondering if I can use 1x 6 x 12' instead of 2x6 to level?
no structural support needed.
Assume a 2x is easier to screw into from the top?
 
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Old 01-19-19, 10:18 AM
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That depends on how you will be using the wood. If simply laying the wood on top of the joist then the 1"x can work. If attaching it to the side of the joist and then attaching your subflooring into the narrow edge of the wood then I'd go for 2" lumber. It will be easier to hit and won't split as readily as 1" lumber which will actually be closer to 3/4".
 
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Old 01-19-19, 06:36 PM
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Use the 2x6 you actually are using it for some structural support just by the fact you said you are leveling a floor and putting a subfloor on top. 1X bad idea
 
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Old 01-29-19, 12:20 PM
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I`m using 2 nails every 12" to attach the 2x6 to the joist - is that enough? It is after all, the new 2x6 that will take the initial load and transfer to the joist...
 
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You need at least a 2.5" nail, those 2' nails are only securing the 2x6 by 1/2"
 
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Old 01-29-19, 01:51 PM
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It is a 3.5 inch nail but I am using 2 nails (1 above and below each other) every 12 inches.
Should it be 3 nails every 12 inches or 2 nails every 16, etc.?
 
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Old 01-29-19, 02:14 PM
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Sorry, I misread it
I'd use a 3" nail, no need for the nail to come out on the other side. 2 might be enough but with 3 you'd know there is enough.
 
 

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