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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    I got the design approved and sorted out and I got an SE involved. SE fees would be £400 and he was happy with my wood design. However, it didn't go ahead. :-( Maybe another time....
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Hey, thanks for the pics! :-)
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Thanks so much for your help everyone! It has helped me to design my own loft conversion! We're not going to go ahead with it just yet as I have some other jobs to finish first, but it's certainly the next major job. I'm estimating that we will start within the next 3 months.
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Yeah, I haven't show you guys the full plans because I don't know if you have AutoCAD. The UB isn't going to be in the roof. There is a central load bearing wall in my house which supports the joists throughout the house, however, this wall doesn't go from gable to gable, and it would be a bit...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Correct! That is the main problem. The new SE came to my property (what a nice guy), and he was very positive about timber-based construction. He said that my design appeared to be fine although he said not to notch and chamfer the joists because under excessive loads or stress, or in the event...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Thanks for the info! The existing ceiling joists/rafter ties will remain in place as well as new 7x2 ceiling joists - maybe even also attached to the rafters! I already have a bag of those sheradised nails from another roofing job I did. (My custom made shed roof)
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Hi, I haven't submitted any plans yet, but I've done all the architectural work myself using a tape measure and AutoCAD. I've also drawn up the plans myself too. The first SE didn't come to the property, but looked at my plans, quoted £600 and said steel only. I asked him to consider timber...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    It's a 5.5m span in steel! Yes, I know about the padstones and party wall, etc, it's also a far more expensive solution and messes with my staircase design. I don't know what he is up to. I assume it is easier for him to calculate, or better money or something. No worries about suggesting...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Unfortunately, this is true. It's £600 either way. I have an issue with that, but that's a different matter! The steel plan is completely different, they span gable to gable, huge 5.5m things, split in two with splice things. The thing is that that is another £600 for the steel and then £200...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Ok, I think I may be able to get 16 in, so that should be ok. I've got 25mm sheradised nails here somewhere.
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    He recommends two steels above the current ceiling joists to support the new floor and one steel below the ridge board. He is against timber it seems. I don;t know why, he didn't say. I'm not sure if it's as easy as removing the old joists as they seem to form the roof structure. They're nailed...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    Ok, so cut, notch and chamfer is acceptable in this situation. I realise about the joist hanger strap, but is that allowed? Surely there has to be some limit? how can I find this limit? Noggins, yes and nailing together yes. I was thinking about using bolts. Thanks for the advice on packing...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    The SE made no mention of bolting to the rafters, he just said to run the new joists right next to the existing ones and fix them together. The new joists will need to be bolted together and overlap the central wall though. What has happened now is that he is for steel only. Having sent him my...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    I realise that, but what are the limits?
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    They're going to a central load bearing wall. The span is around 3.4m. I don't know what you mean about the shoulder. I can't find any info about this. I imagine the straps have to wrap around the wall plate. I've just put it into CAD and it says the straps will wrap right around the wall plate...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    There is supposed to be a picture, yes! Ok, I know the hangers which you're talking about. You're talking about these ones: http://www.bpcfixings.com/images/main-images/joist-hangers-timber-timber-connectors.jpg Your workings out are correct. The current ones do sit on the wall plate and the...
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    You're right! Thanks! That rules out these masonry joist hangers!
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    I don't fully understand your reply... But the new joists are likely to be 7", whereas the current ones are 3". I cannot rest the new joists above the wall plate because of clearance. I'd prefer not to drop them 5" below the wall plate either because that is a large ceiling drop!
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    This! The joists do drop below the wall plate, so I'd use a timber joist hanger then and nail it to the wall plate. Do you know where I can read more about this?
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    Which joist hanger type and exactly where does it go?

    OK, there isn't 600mm above where it can go. Does this mean that masonry joist hangers are a no go?
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