Strengthen Your Floor By Joist Sistering

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Floors in old homes can tend to sag or bounce as they get older. The only way to fix this is through "sistering" the joists located below the floor panels. This involves attaching joists of a similar size alongside the existing joists. This technique can also be used to make an attic floor livable.

Sistering Floor Joists [Hammerzone]

 

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