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What should be in place when working on uncovered first floor joists?
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How much weight can hardwood flooring support between joists?
Typically you would not put hardwood flooring directly over the joists. You should first put down a subfloor.
Why do the first floors of houses overhang the street?
because it strengthens the floor joists.
Who first uncovered Helen's troy?
Though Schliemann began the excavations on the site, the city he uncovered was probably not the one associated with the Trojan War. That city [Troy VIIa] was uncovered by Dörpfeld.
How do you put in new joists when you have old joists in the stone foundation?
Joists are support beams made of timber (wood), steel, or reinforced concrete. These beams support the floors of each level of a house or building, as well as the roof.You need to first identify any trimmer joists, those around staircases or chimneys. Second, and most importantly, you need to identify the "load bearing" joists. Third, remember you cannot remove joists without FIRST installing a temporary joist right beside the one you intend to remove. Consult the DIY article in Related Links.The main premise in joist replacement is to correctly re-support the house with new load-bearing joists, but to do so, you must support the load with temporary supports before putting in the permanent replacements. This is accomplished with jacks that support the house and temporary joists. I'm NOT an expert, BUT if I remember correctly, once you've supported the main load points, you insert a temporary joist beside the old or support it on a jack for every joist throughout the area in which you are working, (e.g. a basement). Then you replace the highest load-bearing joists first. Last, you'd replace the lowest-load-bearing joists. So it is a 3-step process: (1) insert temporary joist right beside the old (2) remove/replace the old with the permanent joist with a correct load-bearing wood/timber/steel/concrete (3) remove the temporary joist.If you are not a construction worker, be sure to consult an expert first to get information about how to calculate the "load" factors for the specific house. You may want to hire a contractor to do the job.NOTE: If you remove existing joists incorrectly, the risk is that the load in that area is higher than in other areas, so the structure could:be weakenedexert a "twisting" on the structure due to load forcesbe damaged or may collapse.Disclaimer: This answer is formulated from knowledge gained when working with a contractor during home construction, BUT not as a skilled worker. Therefore, please consult a professional for your safety and to hear a professional's advice / direction.
What should be done first when working on a computer?
open it
What was the first city uncovered in the Indus River Valley?
Harappa.
When working with trigonometry what is the first thing you should do?
Learn the subject!
Is Pompii coved in ash?
First of all its COVERED It was but then people discovered it and uncovered it
Who was the first astromer?
Nobody knows, the first astronomers might never have been recorded, and if they were we might not have uncovered their work.
What happens when your bin is left uncovered?
First thing first, if its outside, animals can get to it.It can start to smell and get gross
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Just use Frostwire
When should I start planning for my retirement?
The day you start working your first job.
