Next week I'll finally start working on strengthening our floor joists suspended timber floor.
I have a few questions though and would be grateful for some input:
2) One particular joist is a little spongy at the bottom (about 2 cm). I think this was caused many years ago. Would it be o.k to leave it and simply strengthen with 4 x 2 timber or would it be better to repair and replace?
1) Our existing joists are 100 cm x 50 cm. Timber available these days seem to be 95 x 45 cm. If I were to replace a section how would I make up the missing 5 mm. Would wood shims on the wall plates work or is there a better way?
Thanks
I have a few questions though and would be grateful for some input:
2) One particular joist is a little spongy at the bottom (about 2 cm). I think this was caused many years ago. Would it be o.k to leave it and simply strengthen with 4 x 2 timber or would it be better to repair and replace?
1) Our existing joists are 100 cm x 50 cm. Timber available these days seem to be 95 x 45 cm. If I were to replace a section how would I make up the missing 5 mm. Would wood shims on the wall plates work or is there a better way?
Thanks