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This is a typical folk victorian house that was added onto in the early 70's. The kitchen is 20 x 24 with 2x8 joists 16 oc. Only mine are DOUBLE SPANNED the whole 24 feet! (don't look at me...I inherited it that way...lol) At a minimum I need to cut the span in half for any type of properly done work. It's also framed about an inch too high as well, basically the top of the joists are even with the hardwood floors in the adjoining room. The joists rest on a plate on the concrete block foundation.This isn't even the whole story...it's a mess. I have the subfloor removed and would like to lower the floor level and go with tile. Any thoughts on achieving a satisfactory floor stiffness at a 6 inch joist depth and at what span? I can't lower the 2x8's unless I notch them.The floor had some water damage so the sub had to come out anyway. Wifey would like to do tile. This would give me plenty of space for the sub. TIA