All houses are engineered structurally and on a single floor home you wouldn t have nearly as much structure as you have on a multi.
2nd floor framing details.
Wood construction data 1.
Details for conventional wood frame construction.
Such methods use a 4 foot design module which governs a 16 inch spacing of joists.
In addition to larger lumber several items are needed to give the home more support when framing for the second floor.
Framers construct the second story floor system to match the layout of the main floor system.
In balloon framing the studs extend as one from the sill to the top plate of the second story.
How second floor walls are supported floor framing.
The second story floor joists are supported by a ribbon board set into the studs.
With a second story you have to build it with larger lumber to support the second floor.
Floor joists are typically 2 by 8s 2 by 10s or 2 by 12s.
Ceiling joists are usually 2 by 6s or sometimes 2 by 4s if it is an older home.
Some newer homes have manufactured i beam shaped joists.
A second story house offers additional living space without the need for a larger foundation leaving you with more room for recreation or gardening in your yard.
This type of construction is the most difficult but does provide unobstructed openings between the floors allowing for easy installation of utilities without notching.