Retrofitting joist restraint straps

[nightsmith]

Hi,

I have been told by the building inspector that I have to fit some joist restraint straps as a supporting wall has been removed and replaced with a beam. However, the wall that was removed was removed completely (no buttress perpendicular to the rear elevation remains).

My question is: how do I fit the restraints? Do I have to remove blocks every 2metres, put the straps in then rebed the blocks? Or is there a strap that can be internally face-fixed?

I hope that makes some kind of sense.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

 

[theprinceofdarkness]

It is difficult to work out what his problem is. I think he is worried about the external wall, that was buttressed by the internal wall, will start to lean out. here is a link with many diagrams of how to do it :- https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=f...k%2Fservices%2Ftie-bars-and-straps%2F;558;455

Do I get the prize for the longest link?, or just Google " floor joist restraint straps"
Frank

 

[noseall]

The bco is prolly looking for joist restraint i.e. this. Scroll down.

You would need to drill out a hole at skirting height, slot in the restraint strap, the rotate it so that it is against the masonry. It then needs fixing across 3 joists. You are bast chiselling it in to prevent the floorboards from rocking when you fix 'em back down.

Don't forget the noggs either.