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    Nov 25, 2008, 11:31 AM
    Bath upstairs
    My joists are 71/4"x11/2"by 16" centres is this strong enough to support a bath upstairs, if not what can I do to make it strong enough thanks steve
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    Nov 25, 2008, 12:02 PM
    If I'm reading you correctly you have 2 X 8" joists witrh 16" centers. This ought to be plenty of support but I'll wait for the construction guys to chime in. Good luck, Tom
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