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What does the 4x3 rest on or is attached to?

Distance between the joists is 400mm. I’ve been up and re-measured the distance from the 3x9 to the central wall and the span is 3.6 metres. I’m not sure how I would get a 4x3 onto the opposite wall plate as the rafters seems to cane down to close to it to fit anything in. Any suggestions or...

Thanks Again Doggit, i appreciate your help. You think 6x2 would suffice - the actual span from the 3x9 to the central wall is more like 4.2 meters. if these joists were joined by noggins and attached to the rafters in the same way the ceiling joists currently are?

Hi Doggit, thanks for the reply. That's what i meant for option 1 - I thought both the long wooden beams were purlins, I'm still learning though! The wood at the junction is 3x9 and spans just shy of 3.5 meters. I have attached pics of how they are held in place. I have realised there isn't...

Hi, New to the forum after spending many hours reading up on other people loft projects. We have recently moved into a 1950s semi with a decent sized loft that i want to make into a decent storage area. The current loft floor joists are just the 2x3 ceiling joists holding up a plasterboard...