Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] floor joists

01 November 2011

Re: [DIY] floor joists

what does cripple mean? I think it will be replace. won't be sure until I pull up the floor boards.

suzie

----- Original Message -----

From: Dale S

To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 7:47 AM

Subject: Re: [DIY] floor joists

Are you going to replace or "cripple" the existing joists?

Dale in the Flat Lands

suzie wrote:

I need to replace some floor joists. the span is about 5-6 feet, it was a porch closed in and now has my water heater and storage. what size lumber do I need for the joists? it should be interesting, the sill plate is very old and hard as a rock so I'm thinking joist hangers with screws will be my best bet. there is a very small crawl space underneath.

tips? advice?

thanks

suzie