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Posted: **Thu Dec 31, 2015 8:44 pm**

I'm currently looking at extending the loft hatch and want to know if this is feasible. Any help appreciated.

Currently:

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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 to get.

Hoped for:

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Posted: **Sat Jan 02, 2016 6:38 pm**

you can use 4x2 or 6x2 + joist hangers

Posted: **Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:36 am**

Thanks.

tileclipproman wrote: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 - is-cutting-joists-to-extend-loft-hatch-extension-feasible-t40468.html#p101841

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