sister another 2X12 to the areas that are over spanned.

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Nov 19, 2024
3:34:54pm

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Is it possible to add a bearing wall in the center of the span or beam?

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Home contractors and smart-DIYers. Floor deflection is driving me nuts....

IGlowInTheDark

3:31pm

sister another 2X12 to the areas that are over spanned.

bbhammer

3:34pm

Do you have access to the floor from a basement?

WhoisJohnGalt

3:41pm

Yes, full unfinished basement underneath. Home was built in late 1980s.

IGlowInTheDark

3:45pm

Spans are likely too long. You can sister the joists to dampen some of the

WhoisJohnGalt

3:52pm

I added some more detail above. I assume if sistering I don't

IGlowInTheDark

3:55pm

Blocking will help a little, but if it is multiple joists, blocking won't

WhoisJohnGalt

7:28pm

Adding blocking does little to change moment of Inertia

Forbidden Fruit

3:59pm

RE: Adding blocking does little to change moment of Inertia

IGlowInTheDark

4:01pm

Also, be sure to check the specs on the end line for the rotary girder

PoolBoy

4:14pm

RE: Also, be sure to check the specs on the end line for the rotary girder

Forbidden Fruit

4:47pm

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