Hi All,
Any advice welcomed, removed a wall supporting a 5.7m span (stud walls above) and replaced with timber beam. The orginal joists widths all vary, so some all the joists are not bearing their load on the beam - max gap is around 5mm have previously packed with wood but very minor movement when heavy load is placed above. Orginally the wall was packed with slate to accomodate the width difference of the joists.
If anyone know what material would be best to pack the gap with it would be appreciated, also is it best to slightly jackup the joists, pack them and then let the joist relax on to the packing to ensure full contact with the joist and beam? Or is it best to pack and let the beam lower overtime on the beam.
Wish they cut them all the same size yrs ago.......
Cheers F
Any advice welcomed, removed a wall supporting a 5.7m span (stud walls above) and replaced with timber beam. The orginal joists widths all vary, so some all the joists are not bearing their load on the beam - max gap is around 5mm have previously packed with wood but very minor movement when heavy load is placed above. Orginally the wall was packed with slate to accomodate the width difference of the joists.
If anyone know what material would be best to pack the gap with it would be appreciated, also is it best to slightly jackup the joists, pack them and then let the joist relax on to the packing to ensure full contact with the joist and beam? Or is it best to pack and let the beam lower overtime on the beam.
Wish they cut them all the same size yrs ago.......
Cheers F