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you cant just cut it out, without supporting the joist otherwise its making it structurally unsound. you will need to support it using joist hangers, and fitting a trimmer joist. its best if you get someone in to do it for you Thanks I've got no problem with being able to actually cut and insert th...

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Thanks. you can use 4x2 or 6x2 + joist hangers Does that that the particular joist I need to cut goes directly under the middle of the upright post make a difference ? Pictures of the attic are here - https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/forums/is-cutting-joists-to-extend-loft-hatch-extension-feasible-t4046...

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The loft hatch I have the moment is just between 2 joists (all 5" x 2") and ideally I need to extend it across to the next joist. Is it it feasible to cut this joist The joist which will need be cut is the middle joist in the attic ( I can't cut the joist the other way as it has pipework o...

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I'm currently looking at extending the loft hatch and want to know if this is feasible. Any help appreciated. Currently: before.JPG If I was to use 2 x 5" by 1" side by side instead of 5"x2" would this work for the frame ?. If not I can get 5" x 2" but it's not as easy ...

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