A previous owner of my ground floor flat removed an internal wall between two rooms and replaced it with an RSJ directly supporting the joists above.
I am planning to install a false ceiling to cut down on the noise from my upstairs neighbour.
It seems feasible to me to rest one end of the new ceiling joists - which will only be supporting the new double plasterboard ceiling, not the floor above - on the bottom "lip" of the RSJ. I would also put noggins in between them along the line of the RSJ.
Is this crazy or acceptable?
Any advice gratefully received.
PS I wasn't sure where to post this on the forum as I couldn't find a ceiling section. Sorry if it's in the wrong place!
I am planning to install a false ceiling to cut down on the noise from my upstairs neighbour.
It seems feasible to me to rest one end of the new ceiling joists - which will only be supporting the new double plasterboard ceiling, not the floor above - on the bottom "lip" of the RSJ. I would also put noggins in between them along the line of the RSJ.
Is this crazy or acceptable?
Any advice gratefully received.
PS I wasn't sure where to post this on the forum as I couldn't find a ceiling section. Sorry if it's in the wrong place!