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Strapping Floor Joists. Bridging or blocking is more effective in transferring loads from one structural member to another and thus stiffens the floor. It allows them to shim the strapping out perfectly flat.
Simpson Strong Tie STHD14RJ STHD14 12-Gauge 39-58-Inch Rim Joist Strap Tie Hold Down Oatey 33927 Securing Straps 34 x 100 34-Inch by 100-Foot 45 out of 5 stars 203. This approach is common on the East Coast and has the same effect as the strongback. 10d nails are appropriate for ceiling strapping.
Many types of bridging incorporate two per joist bay creating an X.
In the first we used 11 78-inch I-joists to frame a large 20-by-28-foot living room. 10d nails are appropriate for ceiling strapping. 4499 for 30-inch strap with will repair a 12-inch notch. Strapping can also add measurable strength to floor and ceiling systems.