#Joists

So I bought an old house out here in Japan where I have lived for some time. It’s around 75 years old but was built to replace an older house that burnt down so it has the old style of building.…

I am trying to add a standard 22.5x 54 attic hatch to a more convenient location in the house. The issue is that it is a stacked 2 story so it has to be over a small landing at the top of the stairs.…

If you've ever framed a floor and wondered whether a 2x8 is really enough, you're not alone. I've...