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Why is the weight per foot of the same joist different between the load tables and the Economical Joist Guide?

April 26, 2017different foot guide joist load tables weight

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Why is the weight per foot of the same joist different between the load tables and the Economical Joist Guide?

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The weights shown in the load tables are from the Steel Joist Institute and are based on the average weight of that joist for the industry. The weights shown in Economical Joist Guide are the based on Vulcraft only.