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- ==Cutting a joist== ...aced too closely to leave space for a practically sized loft hatch, so one joist is cut away to give enough space for the hatch. This is done as so:5 KB (587 words) - 17:01, 29 September 2014
- ...issing section so as to restore the compressive strength of the top of the joist. ===Repairing a notched joist===5 KB (949 words) - 10:18, 7 April 2012
- ...joists are 2" wide, though 1.5", 3" and 4" are also used at times. Common joist depths are anything from 3" to 11", though again other sizes are sometimes Rigidity and strength are 2 different characteristics. Joist stiffness is proportional to width x depth cubed.15 KB (2,432 words) - 05:52, 1 October 2014
- ...reasing the noise. Its quieter to [[screw]] the switch through to a timber joist, though there isn't always one in the right place.2 KB (359 words) - 08:34, 26 March 2011
- ...r flexible mounts) to prevent transmission of vibration to the [[wall]] or joist. Joist | | | | Joist7 KB (968 words) - 15:12, 26 September 2017
- [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/ Joist dimensions]5 KB (840 words) - 07:28, 27 November 2018
- * Joist hanger3 KB (373 words) - 23:53, 29 September 2012
- Today, while fixing a broken floorboard, I discovered rotten wood in a joist. Since all I know about wood rot is that there are basically two kinds: "d3 KB (581 words) - 23:46, 14 April 2020
- ...batten. Sometimes if the cut out section straddles a [[Stud wall|stud]] or joist, you can refix the patch to this, however in most cases you will need to cu3 KB (572 words) - 21:19, 13 April 2018
- ...above, drilling some tiny marker holes next to joists can be a real help; joist positions can then be pencilled onto the ceiling or the top of the [[wall]]3 KB (521 words) - 21:38, 7 October 2014
- Another way is to cut the hole back to expose 2 joist surfaces, and screw a new piece of PB to the joists. Its a good idea to als4 KB (677 words) - 14:22, 13 November 2014
- ...]] access. I also cut a quarter inch off the side of one of the [[wood]]en joist notches so the new pipe could move very slightly to enable everything to li4 KB (732 words) - 01:09, 30 November 2014
- * Joist sections may be too flimsy for storage of goods in the attic. ...ecessary to make this stronger, or in some cases even substituting a steel joist.12 KB (2,138 words) - 08:25, 26 January 2022
- ...floorboards. Cutting a 2m length of 50mm aris off the underside of a floor joist to make a "squint" in the ceiling above a staircase. Taking out o6 KB (1,145 words) - 01:14, 21 September 2023
- ==== Joist Notching==== Notches must be no more than 12.5% of joist depth installed between 10% and 25% along the spans length.25 KB (4,005 words) - 22:17, 4 November 2021
- : joist, rafter, purlin, or any other large wooden, steel or concrete structural me6 KB (893 words) - 15:11, 11 August 2012
- ...drilled and countersunk holes (subsequently filled), fixed it firmly to a joist to make sure there could be no repeats of previous incumbents attempts at m7 KB (1,224 words) - 03:29, 17 July 2013
- ...one with a curved tooth section) will allow a plunge cut to be made over a joist. ...ing the whole lot weaker). Another advantage of drilling the centre of the joist, is that your cables should be well away from any nails or screws.47 KB (8,300 words) - 01:11, 29 May 2022
- ...ncy works - loft insulation installers may have stapled a certificate to a joist8 KB (1,230 words) - 17:29, 21 August 2022
- |Floor - PB + joist + FB flow up ||1.9 || Flow from downstairs to upstairs is faster than the |Floor - PB + joist + FB flow down ||1.5 ||30 KB (4,515 words) - 18:22, 30 September 2022