Discussion on the integrity of 2x6 ceiling joists holding up heavy loads. Learn what some builders think about this construction scenario.

2003年11月16日 · Q: The ceiling joist would lap a 10 inches away from this new beam for approx 5' (or ~4 joists). Should I also add angled 2x6 supports from the lap joint to the rafters to …

Support beam Also called a center beam, the support beam bears the first-floor joists if they are not long enough to span the entire distance between foundation walls. The ends of the support …

2005年2月18日 · I’m wondering if I could slip the needed support beam above the ceiling and hang the joists below the beam to keep the ceiling free of intrusions. The bedrooms are both …

2001年7月17日 · Recently, I temporarily supporterd the ceiling/joists over their entire span, and installed (2) 1 3/4 x 9 1/4 LVL beams sistered running perpendicular to the joists along the …

2004年7月6日 · Next to the bearing wall there is a beam in the attic with the ceiling joist butted up to a double 2×12 and then used to upport the ceiling for 12′. What I would like to do is build …

Rafter ties (or ceiling joists acting as rafter ties) are required by code unless the house is designed so that the walls or a structural ridge beam carries the full load of the roof. If you are framing a …

2004年5月14日 · Installed joist hangers and when they were done, the ceiling was smooth across where the wall had been. If you want 4" of beam showing, you could do the same thing, only …

Safe Beam Replacement Personal protection, sturdy shoring, professional engineering, and careful planning mitigate the hazards when replacing overhead structural beams.

2004年2月27日 · The bottom end of the pencils/rafters are fastened to the ruler/ceiling joist to keep them from sliding out. And the ridge board keeps them from falling over. . Using the …