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I don't think they're stepped, would that be an issue?

Thanks for replying. I am going to replace the floorboards due to draughts and also slugs finding their way in. Found the slug issue, iron vents at ground level as these photos show This side of the room has 4 joists with slight rotten ends, this was , I believe, caused by debris...

Hello, There is a lot of soil and rubble on the sub floor, does this serve any purpose. Can i remove some of it so more air can circulate? Does it support any brickwork? I have taken some pictures and it seems some material was packed under brickwork, would removing this material cause...

Hello All, Thought I'd save myself a couple of quid but every one that I used split, should have stuck with screwfix. Don't buy them from B & Q!

Thanks for response, 75mm x 150mm.

Hello All, Could I cut a 35 mm notch in 150 mm timber. The span is 4m with support in the middle, will C16 suffice? Thanks in advance

AronSearle, Thanks for the answer, much appreciated.

Hello, The joists in my front room measure 76mm by 115mm, can I buy some joists and get them cut to those dimensions? Would this compromise their strength? Thanks in advance

Thanks gregers, If i did replace new for old 6 inches higher, what about inside the room? the height of vent would be same height as skirting board. how could i get around that issue?

Thanks shef61, 1. How would I reinforce the little joists? Would they not need supporting from underneath? 2. I would like to keep the iron vents, I am able to reach them from inside the room in order to put mesh on. 3. If I were to put the larger joists on hangers, would that not...

Hello, Hope everyone is in good health! The house I live in is around a hundred years old. Last year I replaced all floor boards and some joists in the front room, learnt a lot from the experience. Now, I am doing the other front room, this is separated by a stair case and this room has a...