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Old 12-17-15, 05:11 PM   #31
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Just wondering if anyone had any insight into the maximum span of joists. The span is 9.5 feet and I was figuring on going with 2x8 16 o.c. Heavest object in that bathroom is going to be my 210 pound arse.
The house we have lived in for the last 10 years is 35 years old. It has 2x8 joists 16 o.c. that span 14 feet. That is light by todays standards but we have had no issues. If you don't have a bathtub in there you should be fine.

Have fun. Glad it's you and not me. Our previous home was a 100 year old farm house that got the full treatment. Once is enough.
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