Attic Joist 2x4 Or 2x6
If the attic joists are not adequate one way to strengthen the floor for live loads is to sister the old joists.
Attic joist 2x4 or 2x6. More times than not the floor structure of an existing attic is actually a ceiling joist. Here s how to make undersized and o. Please read disclaimer at end of description sorry this is my first video and i do a terrible job explaining but. I d like to double my ceiling joists to make my attic space easier to work in for electrical plumbing and for lightweight storage.
Get free shipping on qualified 2x6 joist hangers or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Standard joist spacing for the installation of attic flooring materials is 16 inches on center oc meaning the distance from the center of one joist to the center of the next joist is 16 inches. They are designed to carry only the weight of the drywall or plaster depending on the age of your home. Typically ceiling joists are 2 6 or 2 8.
In the case of 2x6 joists you can pair them up with additional 2x6 joists by nailing them together side by side.