How do you guys stand it ?

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by Hookedagain

A few years ago I had all sorts of issues with the Somerset building dept. I converted my single stall garage into living space. Brought the floor up to the hieght of the rest of the house using 2x12s for a 13' span. Busted my aggots for not using bridging. I showed him how EVERY 2x12 had a piece of framing lumber under it, right to the concrete floor below. Not good enough. Kind of makes me laugh, some of these guys have no or minimal building experience but they have all the answers. If the book said put it up-side-down thats what they will make you do.
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I've done that exact job for a client. Used a beam to bi-sect the joists. Height of joists was just an inch more than my inseam.... made it tough to move from bay to bay.... A beam with joist hangers would eliminate the need to bridge with your remaining 6+ foot spans.