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Hi Dave
Im looking to build an extra room in the attic. There are 2x4 supports that run in a 'V' shape from the floor joist to the roof. Are these for roof support or floor joist support? Can I reangle them from the 'V' pattern to just straight up & down? thanks so much Tim
Wow, Tim thats a tough one. It depends a lot on the spacing, size and span of the floor joists.
The supports you mentioned are for the joists, they are needed. You can in a lot of cases relocate them as you suggest. You need to put in ceiling joists (or collar ties) at you new ceiling height.Mail me back with some dimensions...of your joists sizes/spacing.span and the rafter spacing as well....
Dave
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Building Homes or Extensions
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Dave Johnson
Expertise
Anything in the residential home building areas. Wood frame, energy efficiency and I.C.F. homes. Green buildings.
Experience
I have been in the building business for 43 years. Owned my own company for 36 years.
Education/Credentials
B S in building construction
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