HI,
I am installing new floor joists between ceiling rafters for a new floor for a habitable loft conversion. I want to put herringbone straps in between joists to stiffen the floor. I cant fit timber struta as they will clash with the ceiling rafters so would like to use metal ones.
The issue is my joists are on a 350 pitch and commercial galv straps are for 400 centre joists at the minimum.
Do you thinks that using plain galvanised banding for the straps, instead of commercial fabed ones will be just as effective? I am thinking of nailing to the top and bottom of the neighbouring joists.
L.
I am installing new floor joists between ceiling rafters for a new floor for a habitable loft conversion. I want to put herringbone straps in between joists to stiffen the floor. I cant fit timber struta as they will clash with the ceiling rafters so would like to use metal ones.
The issue is my joists are on a 350 pitch and commercial galv straps are for 400 centre joists at the minimum.
Do you thinks that using plain galvanised banding for the straps, instead of commercial fabed ones will be just as effective? I am thinking of nailing to the top and bottom of the neighbouring joists.
L.