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X_Digger

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4. If the loft will be perpendicular to the joists..

Reply to tk2kewl (Original post)

Mon May 20, 2013, 05:58 PM

May 2013

Then a 2 x 4" cleat, lag screwed or toggle bolted to the 2x3's would be sufficient.

Were it me, I'd probably do both- toggle bolts on the ends of the cleat, lag screws along the length- kind of a 'belt AND suspenders' measure.

If you're worried about screwing into the I-beams, you could use a length of threaded rod, and make a 'sandwich' of sorts- cleat along the ceiling, another 2 x 4" in the attic, with threaded rod & washers/nuts connecting them. That would be a bit of a pain, but it would insure that you don't mess with the engineered trusses.

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Garage loft [View all] tk2kewl Apr 2013 OP

On top of the joists or below them? jeff47 Apr 2013 #1

the area above the garage is currently attic/future living space tk2kewl Apr 2013 #2

Might want to check with your local City/County Building Department Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #3

If the loft will be perpendicular to the joists.. X_Digger May 2013 #4