Extending Joists

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Bcountry, Jan 2, 2007.

  1. Bcountry

    Bcountry New Member

    So whats the best way to do this?
    Im 300mm short on a couple of joists and was wondering if coach bolting the extra length onto the joist is acceptable
     
  2. fooman

    fooman New Member

    You local building inspector will tell you how to do it.
     
  3. Bcountry

    Bcountry New Member

    I think he is still on his xmas hols ;)
    So I thought I would ask the experts instead ;)
     
  4. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    You local building inspector will tell you how to do
    it.



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    For christ's sake don't try and think for yourself, you might explode.



    Mr. HandyAndy - really
     
  5. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    er, that was for FOOLman's benefit BG. Not yours. :)


    You can do it with bolts and star timber connectors, at least 1500mm overlap.



    Mr. HandyAndy - really
     
  6. fooman

    fooman New Member

    er, that was for FOOLman's benefit BG. Not yours. :)


    You can do it with bolts and star timber connectors,
    at least 1500mm overlap.



    Mr. HandyAndy - really

    yeah and then when Mr BCO comes back off his hols and does not like it you have wasted your time and money.

    Always find a phone call to there office first thing in the morning usually gets you the info you need to do the job properly.

    Not sure if they advise you how to setup ladders tho :^O

    Thats for HandyAndys benifit.
     
  7. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select

    er, that was for FOOLman's benefit BG. Not yours.
    :)


    You can do it with bolts and star timber
    connectors,
    at least 1500mm overlap.



    Mr. HandyAndy - really

    yeah and then when Mr BCO comes back off his hols and
    does not like it you have wasted your time and
    money.

    Always find a phone call to there office first thing
    in the morning usually gets you the info you need to
    do the job properly.

    Not sure if they advise you how to setup ladders tho
    :^O

    Thats for HandyAndys benifit.


    YOU ARE SICK.

    People here will see you as SICK. You ridicule yourself with your belittlements.

    I hope you never get broken bones that prevent your way of life, to have someone take the pis of your ailment.

    No. In fact, I hope you DO.

    Sh|thead.



    Mr. HandyAndy - really
     
  8. Bcountry

    Bcountry New Member

    Foo, dont want to get too touched up on details as its only a loft floor used for storage ;)
    I just need to know so its safe enough for say the old pc and old pc desk and the old spare bed ;)
     
  9. gangman

    gangman New Member

    If they are not yet in place can you put in a trimmer to take the short joists. Personally I'd always use trimmers before extending joists.
     
  10. Controlled Magic

    Controlled Magic New Member

    BC - you could use these:

    http://www.expamet.co.uk/bp/ Select BAT Structural Fixings, then select Splice Plates

    They are used to extend joists when the ends have been cut off due to rot. I used them to splice a bloody great glulam ridge beam (over a support) with S Eng and BC approval. Use 38mm square twist nails in every hole.

    All the best
     
  11. Bcountry

    Bcountry New Member

    Thanks CM
    I had seem something similar while Googling last night. Something like that will be ideal as I only have to add an extra 500mm to the joist so it will cut down on waste. Only problem is they are so expensive in comparison to the price of a joist - hey ho - if it aint big enough then it needs doing!!
     

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