Hi,
I've been through various threads on the subject on here but I just wanted to gather opinions before I commit to a solution.
I am renovating an old house in France and am in the process of converting the attic space into bedrooms. The joists are in good condition and seemingly adequately sized at 22x8cm spanning 6m in an 8mx6m space. The problem is that the joists were clearly installed with no intention of using the space above resulting in a rather impressive roller coaster effect. See pic if Ive managed to attach it.
So, prior to laying a floor, what would be the best method for evening out the floor as much as possible?
1. Buy batons to go along each joist and somehow cut them to shape?
2. Sister one side of each joist with wood and create a new level upon which to secure the floor?
3. Something else?
Although potentially a lot more expensive than 1), it seems to me that Sistering is the more sensible solution and hopefully more straightforward but if that is the case, could someone advise on what size pieces of wood should I use and how should I secure them? Are decent screws sufficient or should they be bolted?
Any help much appreciated, thanks
I've been through various threads on the subject on here but I just wanted to gather opinions before I commit to a solution.
I am renovating an old house in France and am in the process of converting the attic space into bedrooms. The joists are in good condition and seemingly adequately sized at 22x8cm spanning 6m in an 8mx6m space. The problem is that the joists were clearly installed with no intention of using the space above resulting in a rather impressive roller coaster effect. See pic if Ive managed to attach it.
So, prior to laying a floor, what would be the best method for evening out the floor as much as possible?
1. Buy batons to go along each joist and somehow cut them to shape?
2. Sister one side of each joist with wood and create a new level upon which to secure the floor?
3. Something else?
Although potentially a lot more expensive than 1), it seems to me that Sistering is the more sensible solution and hopefully more straightforward but if that is the case, could someone advise on what size pieces of wood should I use and how should I secure them? Are decent screws sufficient or should they be bolted?
Any help much appreciated, thanks