A picture or two would really help. I think your problem has a simple solution but without seeing it its hard to know for sure.
A picture or two would really help. I think your problem has a simple solution but without seeing it its hard to know for sure.
Im no professional framer by any means but I think Id just sister a 2x4 the length of that last ceiling joist and call it a day.
By his representation, that joist isn't at an exterior wall. I'll rethink my approach if that is the case.you need to fit a 2x6 up on the mud sil that the joists are sitting on and try to fasten it down.. in new construction we put it in place before the sheathing goes on so it gets securely anchored
yes, this is interior, a basement room that is going to be drywalledBy his representation, that joist isn't at an exterior wall. I'll rethink my approach if that is the case.