Homeowner wanted to know why his living room floor was so bouncy.. I pulled down a few tiles in the drop ceiling below and found this. I watched the 2x8 floor joists bow and pivot in their hangers when the 250lb homeowner bounced above. The joists are only spanning 9' between a microlam on one end and a 2x8 bolted to a steel I-beam shown in the picture.
Since I dont own the coveted board stretcher :w00t: so I can remove the 1/2" plywood scraps, anyone care to offer an opinion on securing these joists properly? Sister new full length? Opinions appreciated.
Since I dont own the coveted board stretcher :w00t: so I can remove the 1/2" plywood scraps, anyone care to offer an opinion on securing these joists properly? Sister new full length? Opinions appreciated.
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