Ceiling Joist Cross Bracing

Bracing strips are nailed from the top of one floor joist to the bottom of the next joist and vice versa forming an x.

Ceiling joist cross bracing. Cross bracing sometimes referred to as bridging is the most common type of flooring reinforcement. While it does not offer as much support or prevent joist flexing as well as solid blocking does cross bracing does have some definite benefits. Cross braces in such applications is typically constructed from wood strips although metal cross bracing ties are sometimes used as well. Cross bracing can also be added to ceiling joists especially in larger properties.

The joists shown here for example span 12 ft so we added rows of bridging 4 ft. Space collar ties not more than 4 feet on center. Install 1 4 or larger collar ties or use a 1 inch x 20 gage ridge strap between rafters to resist ridge uplift by. Then measure the span of the joists the distance between walls or beams that support the joists.

Stainless steel and galvanised steel are the main materials used in our selection of joist hangers wall brackets angle brackets aluminium angles floor joists and more due to its high strength and corrosion resistant properties. Ceiling joist and and rafter framing details 1. 34919 angle brace 19 x 19mm 0 53. Cross bracing or bridging is another system that reinforces a structure of a building just like blocking does.

Locate collar ties in the upper one third of the a ttic space. To prevent sag in 2x6 s and strengthen at same time you could secure lengths of stainless steel or galvanized cable attach at each end of individual ceiling joists have cable go over a one or two spreaders or strut projecting down from the underside of the ceiling joist maybe 12 14 or so as not to lose too much headroom these could be 2x4 s fastened to ceiling joist with a plywood gusset sandwich the longer the 2x4 is the more mechanical advantage there is and tension the.