A home inspector finds that floor joists span 14 feet but are only 2x8s at 16 inches on center. The floor feels noticeably springy. What is the MOST likely deficiency?
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A
The joists are undersized for the span, resulting in excessive deflection
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B
Springiness is caused solely by inadequate subfloor thickness
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C
The joist spacing is too wide but the depth is adequate for the span
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D
Springy floors always indicate a moisture-damaged subfloor, not joist size