I'd triple up the ledger where the 2x4 is, by removing the 2x4 and hanging the current notched joist with a joist hanger.
Ron
Ron
I'm not sure I completely follow you as far as tripling the ledger? Are you refering to the 2x4 that is holding up the floor joists or the 2x4 that is holding up the header plate (which is the one that has failed)? I'm not sure I have room to use hangers to hold up the double header joist. I have thought about using hangers on the floor joist to header connection, as that would be easy enough to do (but isn't where the problem is currently).I'd triple up the ledger where the 2x4 is, by removing the 2x4 and hanging the current notched joist with a joist hanger.
Ron
Wouldn't a wall in this case become a load structure, requiring a footer? I had contemplated this idea as it wouldn't take much to construct a wall and I suspect it would provide plenty of support. But, I'm concerned the inspector isn't going to like it.Build a wall underneath the stairs and landing.