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
Repairing basement stair opening (and stairs)
Just purchased my home. I knew it had issues with the stairs, but when I got the U&O they pointed out there was bigger issues with the structure. The doubled header joist (2 - 2x10's) are notched and sitting on a short ledger strip (2x4). I believe the failure was due to the lack of nails in the ledger supporting the header into the trimmer joists (I can only see on nail in the ledger, but suspect there is only a total of 3 nails at most).
Here's the staircase:
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Here's the ledgers holding the header to the trim joist:
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I need to repair this and get it re-inspected. My thoughts are to essentially rebuild everything with new 2x10's and joist hangers (instead of notching/ledger strips). I would probably leave the existing floor joist and either figure out a way to either sister in new boards or use an extra header plate (to make up for the ledger strip holding them up).
Of course, I would also need to address the first step/landing as it ties into the header (overlaps by an inch or so).
Any ideas or thoughts?
Here's the staircase:
Here's the ledgers holding the header to the trim joist:
I need to repair this and get it re-inspected. My thoughts are to essentially rebuild everything with new 2x10's and joist hangers (instead of notching/ledger strips). I would probably leave the existing floor joist and either figure out a way to either sister in new boards or use an extra header plate (to make up for the ledger strip holding them up).
Of course, I would also need to address the first step/landing as it ties into the header (overlaps by an inch or so).
Any ideas or thoughts?
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