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how many would you say from the wall? 2 running the full length? I will have the 9 running width ways with the old joists you saying to screw them to the side of the verticals or use joist hangers from the front? Also what are pads? Sorry

Hi, That good to hear. I will be screwing them and could glue them.. Just not sure what you mean with the timbers that run in the wall being as deep as possible.. Do you mean the two purlings? Or do you mean fit new ones? :?

Hi Thanks for your reply. yes there is a brick wall behind where i took the picture. What if I was to fit 4" x 2" across (following the old joists) but higher fixed to the 3 x 2 that I have fitted that run down from the purlings? And timber underneath the new 4 x 2 to the supporting walls? they...

I am looking to be up in my loft with a small work bench hand tools and some storage. I have installed a loft ladder, acro propped the ceiling up and pinned the joists to the purlings with 3x2 and want to know if is safe to board out. I have 3x2 joists at 16" to 17" centers. They are all now...