Hello,
I am replacing the floor in my 3.5mx4m bedroom. I am concerned about sections cut out of the joists. Somebody previous cut out top sections of the joists in a straight line across the floor about .5m from the supporting wall to fit several 22mm c/h pipes. the cut outs measure 4" X 1.5 - 2" deep. The joists are 7"x 2". I have noticed a bit of bounce in the floor. As this room has to take a waterbed ( capacity 460L ) I am concerned I should reinforce the joists.
Does anyone know if I do have a problem and if i should reinforce? and if so , how?
Thanks
Andy
Update:
I am replacing the floor in my 3.5mx4m bedroom. I am concerned about sections cut out of the joists. Somebody previous cut out top sections of the joists in a straight line across the floor about .5m from the supporting wall to fit several 22mm c/h pipes. the cut outs measure 4" X 1.5 - 2" deep. The joists are 7"x 2". I have noticed a bit of bounce in the floor. As this room has to take a waterbed ( capacity 460L ) I am concerned I should reinforce the joists.
Does anyone know if I do have a problem and if i should reinforce? and if so , how?
Thanks
Andy
Update: