I came across this gem when demoing a bathroom today. It had previously been remodeled with a second story added on years ago.
The second floor joist (2x6 @9' span) run parallel to the floor joist (also same span 2x6). This wall is not really load bearing by design, but the load has shift as a result of the joist deflection. The support beam is 3' away from this wall that separates the bath from the hallway. I put in new joist along all existing floor joist, but this king studs are only being held by 80 year old Douglas fir hardwood.
I have a few ideas on how to address both of the king studs to carry the point load, but am curious what you would prefer short of shoring the ceiling and gutting it and reframing the entire wall and door.
This was a simple refresh and subfloor repair to install new tile that went down hill. Installing blocking under the king studs, pouring footing (dirt floor in basement) and installing a steel post under each king stud seems to be the easy way handle it.
What are your thoughts?
The second floor joist (2x6 @9' span) run parallel to the floor joist (also same span 2x6). This wall is not really load bearing by design, but the load has shift as a result of the joist deflection. The support beam is 3' away from this wall that separates the bath from the hallway. I put in new joist along all existing floor joist, but this king studs are only being held by 80 year old Douglas fir hardwood.
I have a few ideas on how to address both of the king studs to carry the point load, but am curious what you would prefer short of shoring the ceiling and gutting it and reframing the entire wall and door.
This was a simple refresh and subfloor repair to install new tile that went down hill. Installing blocking under the king studs, pouring footing (dirt floor in basement) and installing a steel post under each king stud seems to be the easy way handle it.
What are your thoughts?
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