click picture to enlarge	Beamed Mid-Floor System (Standard) This premium system of beautiful pine decking above Douglas fir joists is customary in Habitat's post and beam frames and adds value to your home.	click picture to enlarge
click picture to enlarge	Plaster And Beam Mid-Floor System (Optional) Use plaster or drywall between the beams to brighten any room.  This system gives flexibility for recessed lighting and alternative heating/cooling systems.	click picture to enlarge

Material Detail- Mid-Floor System:

1. Carrying Beams/Plate Beams
   Type and size dependent on structural loads.
   6"x8" #1 Douglas fir beams.
   Laminated architectural grade wood beams are engineered to bear the heaviest loads.  Pre-cut, notched and numbered.
2. Joists
   #1 Douglas fir, sized for floor load. 
   Pre-cut, notched and numbered.
3. Decking
   2x6 Ponderosa pine makes an attractively finished V-joint ceiling and solid floor system.

1. Carrying Beams/Plate Beams
   Type and size dependent on structural loads.
   6"x8" #1 Douglas fir beams.
   Laminated architectural grade wood beams are engineered to bear the heaviest loads.  Pre-cut, notched and numbered.
2. Primary Joists
   #1 Douglas fir, sized for floor load.
   Pre-cut, notched and numbered.
3. Between Primary Joists
   Drywall (owner supplied).
4. Secondary Joists
   Typically 2"x8" SPF.
   5 3/4" tongue and groove fir plywood.