[Chrism1367]

Ive googled and didnt come up with much. I have a 4ft piece of wood cut from a 2x10, that fits well to correct a section of a joist to shim it level. Its 1/4 thick on one end and tapers to about 1/16th on the other end. If I glued and pre drilled holes for screws, would this hold up in a bathroom?

 

[chandler48]

It could work, but you may find better results in sistering the joist with a full size piece of lumber, screwing it in place to take up the gap.

 

[Chrism1367]

I can't sister it, there's a water line running alongside, thats why I am looking to do this. Just worried that the shim may crush over time.

 

[Nealtw]

Use glue when you put it down. I would have just glued and nailed a 2x4 to the side of the joist but tapers are fine.

 

[huesmann]

A 2x10 isn't gonna crush over time. The sole plates on your walls are holding up your whole house; I don't think they got crushed.

 

[Chrism1367]

Ok thanks, I think I will go the shim route. Seema it would be pretty sturdy with some glue.

 

[Old Thomas]

Yes, it will work.