I am going to build my own house and ALWAYS over do things. I figure if you are going to do it, DO IT RIGHT (and over do it!!) 
The house will be 30x40, basement and "3 stories". (Basically the 3rd floor will be a 12/12 slope gable roof with 2 kids bedrooms)
I'm going over board with 2x6 exterior walls (2x4 interior) and 2x12 rim joists and floor joists.
1. What do you think about using Pressure Treated Rim Joist?
2. Would you use Joist Hangers or do you think the extra strength and cost is not worth it?
3. I am going to stick with 16oc for the Floor Joists and was wondering if that is way OVERKILL?
Thanks
Brent
The house will be 30x40, basement and "3 stories". (Basically the 3rd floor will be a 12/12 slope gable roof with 2 kids bedrooms)
I'm going over board with 2x6 exterior walls (2x4 interior) and 2x12 rim joists and floor joists.
1. What do you think about using Pressure Treated Rim Joist?
2. Would you use Joist Hangers or do you think the extra strength and cost is not worth it?
3. I am going to stick with 16oc for the Floor Joists and was wondering if that is way OVERKILL?
Thanks
Brent
