Draw up a basic floor framing plan.
How to fsten a 2x6 to agarage floor.
Edited 8 14 2005 6 42 pm et by wyatt.
We describe how to lay out and fasten deck boards to the deck floor joist structure and how to decide on the appropriate deck board gap.
In this video i show you the method that i use to attach basement framing to a concrete floor.
Attach your 2x6 cleats vertically to the posts.
The cleats will help carry the weight of the beams and provide a spot to set your large dimensioned horizontal boards before you fasten them.
By sistering up the 2 oc 2x6 with 2x6 s i would think the the strength of the floor would change to 2x6 1 oc.
One way that i have seen an engineer fix a cut floor truss was to gusset on both sides with 1 2 plywood.
If you have an attic over your garage these joists also bear the load of your attic flooring and any materials you store in the attic.
How to lay out place secure decking.
The current concrete floor isn t anywhere close to level.
If it s a freestanding pole foundation make the cleats about 2 to 3 in length.
Install it flat on the slab surface with the outside edge aligned against the side wall or the edge of the floor line.
Your sketch should depict the floor s basic shape and layout complete with any additional features like alcoves nooks and staircases.
I am after some advice about how to raise my garage floor to make better use out of it.
I am not an engineer just my thoughts.
If you need a storage area above your garage strong ceiling joists are necessary to support the added weight.
There s currently about a 200mm drop from the kitchen in to the garage i want to make them level in height.
There s roughly a 40mm difference from left to right as you look at the garage.
The wooden joists or beams over your garage help hold your roof in place.
Before you begin cutting or measuring grab a pencil and paper and sketch an outline of your floor.
Extremely long spans staircases or interior walls typically require additional support which can complicate your framing.