Staircase install

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Sico40

Discussion Starter · Jun 23, 2011

Hi I am trying to put in a new staircase, however the floor joists above run across the new opening. There is only one stud wall on them and this too runs across them, but not in The way of the new opening. My question is how do I keep the strength in the floor because when I cut the opening the joists will no longer be resting on a brick wall at that end.? The new stairs are to run up beside one of the Walls which the joists sit on cheers

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Ron6519

· #2 · Jun 23, 2011

Post some photos of the area involved so we can see the structure.

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Sico40

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 23, 2011

Will try but getting"error with forum plug in" will persevere.

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Millertyme

· #4 · Jun 23, 2011

its tough to call without a picture. it sounds like you need to add a supporting wall under the floor before you cut those joists.

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Ron6519

· #5 · Jun 24, 2011

Sico40 said:
Will try but getting"error with forum plug in" will persevere.

You need to reduce the size of the picture. Try posting them to a photo place and transferring them here.

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