newbie question about floor joists, maximum spans
Sorry for the late reply, but I didn't realise the conversation had kept going.
In the end the engineer insisted the builder retrofit sisters to every second joist. The engineer then…
newbie question about floor joists, maximum spans
Thanks oldchippy. This is excellent stuff and exactly what I hoped to get from this forum; real-world advice from the experts.
I've asked the builder to double up the joists as…
newbie question about floor joists, maximum spans
Ok, it sounds like I should press the builder to strengthen the floor. Probably by sistering the joists to make them strong enough to handle 4.8m spans. Thanks for the…
newbie question about floor joists, maximum spans
I'm relieved you say sagging wont be a concern. That's a silver lining.
The engineering plan had the joists oriented 90 degrees so the span was only 4.2m. The builder…
newbie question about floor joists, maximum spans
I've a quick question about floor joists and maximum spans. I've read the span tables but also interested in real-world and long-term experience from framers/builders.
Got a second-floor lounge room. The…
double-hung vs awning; solar-passive vs practicality
Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Yes, the windows are precisely NNE and your point about it being a compromise to improve safety is a good one to me. I'm willing…
double-hung vs awning; solar-passive vs practicality
I have a solar passive house design and I'm a few weeks away from starting the build. I have a question about some window choices I've made. The window brand…
Electrical Engineer allowed to do Electrical work?
Nanny state nonsense. If it's dangerous to wire points, then provide courses on how to wire points safely, and certificates showing that you're qualified to wire points. But don't keep…