Hey all. We are going to be installing our Selkirk chimney in a two story house. The first floor is has 11 7/8 I-joists. I was planning to frame a square opening for the finished ceiling support box with 2x8 between two I-joists. I may be overthinking this but does the framing need to match up with the height of the I-joist? Obviously 2x8 will not match the height of the I-joist and pretty much no dimensional lumber would be 11 7/8in.
Framing For Selkirk Finished Ceiling Support with I-Joists
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No, it just need to provide a secure anchor for the support box. 2x8s are fine. 2x4s or 2x6s would also work.
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