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Old House With 2X6 Joists. My 120 year old house has sagging 2x6 floor joists on the second floor. One thing to consider is that the current codes takes into account that the wood is much younger and can’t hold as much, so a 2x8 cut recently.

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I have removed the 9' high ceiling and. One thing to consider is that the current codes takes into account that the wood is much younger and can’t hold as much, so a 2x8 cut recently. Working in a room 15 wide.

Sistering Floor Joists To Increase Span Review Home Co

I have old, true 2x6 joists spanning 12' on the first floor and 14' on the second floor. I have removed the 9' high ceiling and. One thing to consider is that the current codes takes into account that the wood is much younger and can’t hold as much, so a 2x8 cut recently. I am in the middle of renovating a 1950's home, all the floor joists are 2x6, 16 oc with approximately a 12' span.