furring strip/structure

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Furring strips are considered non-structure, no?


Does anyone know how much wieght a piece of furring, mounted on two joists 16" to center, could hold (typically)?
 
I am almost 100% sure that furring strips are not structural.

For wight issue it all depends on the thickness and the material of the furring strip. You can use 1x2 furring strip or a 2x4 furring strip or sometimes a 1/2" plywood is being used as furring strip.

are you trying to hang a fixture OFF of a furring strip?
 
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elecold said:
Furring strips are considered non-structure, no?


Does anyone know how much wieght a piece of furring, mounted on two joists 16" to center, could hold (typically)?
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(B) Structural Mounting. An enclosure supported from a
structural member of a building or from grade shall be
rigidly supported either directly or by using a metal, polymeric,
or wood brace.
 
elecold said:
Just wondering how much one would hold.
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That's like saying "how much will my string hold?"
Not enough info. I agree with Edward, depends on what material/thickness the strips are and what you are wanting to mount to them.
If it's just a normal light no problem, 200# motor, maybe not.
Also depends on how well the strips are secured to the joists.
 
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