Floor Joist Bridging Retrofit

Various types of metal bridging are available at home centers and lumberyards.

Floor joist bridging retrofit.

Structure lock brings you the most versatile cross bridging products in the industry. To install the type shown here drive the toothed end into the joist and nail the other end. Thd sku 205173. Bracing will stiffen a floor system prevent floor joists from twisting and increase overall stability however there are actually two types of floor joist bracing commonly used.

The joists shown here for example span 12 ft so we added rows of bridging 4 ft. Measure the width and length of the existing joist. Cross bridging products for wood frame construction. Most new construction uses 2 by 8 lumber for joists although 2 by 6.

Adding two rows of bridging costs a few dollars per joist. No matter how large or small your project may be we can provide the best solution for your needs. All of our bracing solutions are customized for dimensional joists and any i joist configurations. Two piece construction creates a solid diagonal brace against joist movement.

Simpson strong tie tension bridging galvanized steel the ltb s are used in floor systems to resist the overturning of floor joists and features a staggered nail pattern. The mb16 speed bridging is snap on no nail bridging that can be placed in existing floor systems where joist movement is suspected. Whether your home is new or old it is sometimes necessary to install floor joist bracing in order to eliminate squeaking and deflection in the flooring itself. From both ends of the span.

Purchase the type of lumber that matches the width of the existing joist.