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Should I triple up 2x6, or 2x8 to help level a floor? [closed]
I want to level my first floor dining room.
The joists supporting the floor is 2x8", 13' long on that side of the main support beam.
They are spaced between 16 to 19" apart, there was some moisture ...
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What should I do about this load bearing wall that is only supported by a joist floor?
My floors pitch in the same spots as they do on the 1st and 2nd floors.
My home was built in the 1890's. I have some soft spots in the basement joists and added 4x4" posts to each side of the main ...
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What does blocking refer to in relation to floor joists?
This question was triggered by the following line in a home inspection:
Blocking is not installed for I joists above beams in basement.
I have found pictures of blocking at ...
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How do I meet the 7 feet high ceiling requirement after finishing the basement?
My basement ceiling joists are exactly 7 feet above the concrete slab. The requirement for finished living space is 7 ft from the finished floor to the finished ceiling. Since I'll loose a couple of ...
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Alternatives to wood joists
I have a brick(3 wythe) building and starting to plan a kitchen remodel. The floor in the kitchen is pretty slanted and the wood joists don't look too good. So I will need some way to level the floor. ...
