>From Jerry Kaidor <Jerry_Kaidor.ENGINTWO@engtwomac.synoptics.com>:
> 1) The existing joists are 16 feet long. Plywood is only 8 feet long.
> It seems to me, that if I butt two pieces together, a concentration of
> stresses will occur at their joint that could snap the joist! Maybe if I
> use three pieces on each side?
If you stagger the joints on each side, you'll have nothing to worry about.
(Start with a 4' piece on one side, and an 8' piece on the other.)
> 3) Pat, are you SURE that a mere one inch total thickness of
> reinforcement is adequate to straighten a three-and-a-half-inch thick
> sagging joist?
Yes, I'm sure. You'll be amazed. You could use 5/8" or 3/4" plywood, if it
would make you feel better. Not much additional cost or work.
> (one thing I hate about house stuff, is that nothing is what it is called:
> for example, 2x4's are not two inches thick, nor are they four inches wide!
> I won't even MENTION plumbing:-( )
Kinda like Whitworth wrench sizes, wot?
> p.s. Good luck on obtaining your new, bigger garage! ( & house :-)
They accepted our offer! Now, once I get through with inspections and
mortgage brokers, I've *got* to get the TR4 back together so I can drive it
to the new house after Christmas!
Pat Vilbrandt John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc. Everett, Washington USA
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