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    Feb 14, 2010, 08:49 PM
    How do you fix joists that were notched
    How do you fix joists that were notched on the bottom with 1" holes at 3"s and 11"s away from the support beam. The room span is 11'. Thanks
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    Feb 16, 2010, 07:30 PM

    Is there still something running through the notch? Also please be specific, it's a notch or a hole, they are different
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    Feb 16, 2010, 08:01 PM

    They are notched with a slight curve at the corners. Nothing is running through them
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    Feb 16, 2010, 08:07 PM

    Sister in the longest joist you can fit right next to the notched joist, screw and glue
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