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    Lyn Maloney Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 22, 2007, 03:40 AM
    Utilising the loft - strengthening joists?
    I want to utilise unused loft, for storage. Do I need to strengthen the joists, and if so, how?
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    Sep 22, 2007, 03:57 AM
    You need a local code to guide you and probably a local contractor to look at the existing plan to judge its soundness,there are a lot of possibilities that a CONTRACTOR,or even the local code enforcement officer can suggest for your needs.

    Hope this helps,
    Ken
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    Sep 22, 2007, 05:41 PM
    Well need to know the span you have and the wideth of the joist you have there now
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