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Thx Woody The RSJ's are already in place. The main RSJ supports the floor joists spanning the width of the house with a stud wall above which also carries load from the roof, whilst a smaller RSJ is bolted up to it running parallel with the joists supporting a solid wall above. The original...

Thx Woody- that's going to be the most straightforward solution, and then do the ceiling drop below that level. I believe you've previously recommended chicken wire or similar wrapped round the RSJ's to give any battens and wedges additional security. As there are walls sat on the top edges of...

Thanks for your response. :)

Hi All, hope you can give me some advice please. I've got a kitchen and dining room that's been knocked through into one, with a couple of RSJ's supporting the first storey. Going for a kitchen refurb and planning to do a ceiling drop to hide the RSJ's and give a clean look. I believe that i...