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The might help patch things up until a permanent fix can be done. The section that is 15ft with 2x8s 16" oc, is still very springy, and things shake when walking on the floor. I also have noticed that the floor does indeed sag slightly in the middle.

By noggins I'm assuming you mean blocking or cross bracing between the joists? And no, there is nothing like that.

The joists are bouncy. And my fear is that there will not be enough support, When I go to put in the foundation and have the house lifted onto cribs.

Hello all, I will try to explain my situation as best I can. Bought this house for the location (lakefront). The house is livable and I knew needed some touching up. What I didnt expect was to find out that the floor joists for the house are all rough sawn 2x8 lumber, 16"OC. Which wouldnt be...