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two outside walls 46 by 14 and two interior walls will be used to create a second floor/loft. There will be a supporting wall downstairs put in that will be 46ft in length opposite the outside wall. Can I simply attach a ledger with joyce hangers to the two outside walls or do I need to cut into them and add an additional header to rest the floor joyces on? I have been given both answers. The second floor will hold a pool table, couches, pinball machine and other furniture.
Robert, I would think that a ledger band fastened to the existing studs would be fine. I do think I would remove the drywall to maximize the contact between ledger and studs and use lags rather than nails to counteract the sheer loads. Make sure to stagger or ledger fasteners, DO NOT run them down the center of the board. There have been some significant failures of decks where the ledger split down the center line.
You must have a tall cathedral to accommodate 2 floor levels and the joists.
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