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Attic conversion

Posted by anthony reid, on
Size of joist to support a floor
Edward Thompson

Edward Thompson

Hi Anthony the size of joist would depend on the span (distance from load bearing points)of the floor. If you are converting an attic this will come under building regulations and normally involves the use of steel supports which will require engineer's calculations. Ed

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