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Tie new joists to roof rafters
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 4.01 PM
What is the best way to tie new lowered floor joists to roof rafters. Currently in old homes the joists form a triangular shape due to them being nailed to the roof rafters.
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WeStruct Consulting Engineers
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Hi there,
the best way you need to hire a Structural engineer to model your existing roof rafter and connect the proposed lower floor joists to check the stability of the roof to confirm the roof rafter can take additional load.
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Sherwan
WeStruct Consulting Engineers
Answered14 July 2021
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Anonymous user
We would use 150mm timber locks to ensure a good fixing.
Premier by Design
Answered19 July 2021
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