Two 8d common nails or 3” x,131" nails each stud
Stud
1 x 4 let-in brace Bottom plate
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This illustration shows the installation of a floor joist on top of the double plate. The rim joist provides not only a good nailing surface, but also a structural component as it spans the space between the studs and prevents lateral rotation of the joists.
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