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Case Study 2 - Floor Joists


Carter's Carpentry were asked to rectify a bedroom floor which had had building alterations commissioned by the previous resident. The Client reported that the floor had appeared to drop a little and furniture was leaning heavily in one corner and slight cracks were appearing in their bedroom wall. Upon closer inspection we unveiled a 1 inch void in the brickwork (supporting the bedroom wall) and the floor joists. This presented a risk of subsidence and/or collapse. We liased with the Client and their Building Surveyors who confirmed immediate action needed to be taken. We employed the services of our Bricklaying Contractors that day and soon had the wall properly supported. We bolted essential strengtheners and joist extensions onto the existing joists and into the landing area to ensure complete safety and strength. The previously trapped utility cabling and pipework was secured and accommodated into the new joists.

Time taken: 3.5 DAYS