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I have a garage that is 20 X 20 with 2x6 ceiling joist. I have no center support down to floor and the middle is sagging. I would like to bring ceiling back up with some type of support in attic. What are my options?
Thanks, David
Hi David, If your rafters are stout enough you can jack up the ceiling joists and attach them to the rafters somehow. If your joists run parallel and are spaced similarly you can attach each joist to each rafter. If they are offset then you can attach cleats across the rafters and attach the joists to those cleats. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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