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by gabysdad
Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:18 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: foundations
Replies: 1
Views: 8133

a pretty decent rule of thumb is to make the footing depth equal (minimum) to the wall width, and the footing width equal (minimum) to twice the wall width. hope this helps.
by gabysdad
Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:07 am
Forum: Conversion, Refurbishment and Renovation Forum
Topic: sagging/springy floor joists...help!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 25599

If you can access the joists from below, it would probably be a good idea to install larger joists, such as 2x10 or 2x12s. you could attach them to the existing joists with carriage bolts or lag bolts. just jack up the joists until the floor is level, then install the new joists to beef up the floor...
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