EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 31 MIN
05 - Floor System Components
from National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast · host Structural Components
Send us Fan MailWalk confidently across any floor system after this episode! We explore dimensional lumber floor joists, engineered wood I-joists, and floor trusses. Learn proper construction techniques, span requirements, and how to identify critical defects like improper notching, inadequate bearing, and excessive deflection. We'll cover floor sheathing (plywood and OSB), common repairs, and draftstopping requirements. Understand why some floors squeak, bounce, or sag—and what it means for structural integrity.Intro This episode is brought to you by GetSync.pro This episode is hosted by Charlie Bellefontaine of Chicagoland Home InspectorsFor complete training with visual materials, practice exams, and certification support, visit nhiexamprep.com© 2025 National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast. All rights reserved.
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Send us Fan Mail Walk confidently across any floor system after this episode! We explore dimensional lumber floor joists, engineered wood I-joists, and floor trusses. Learn proper construction techniques, span requirements, and how to identify critical defects like improper notching, inadequate bearing, and excessive deflection. We'll cover floor sheathing (plywood and OSB), common repairs, and draftstopping requirements. Understand why some floors squeak, bounce, or sag—and what it means for...
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