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Old 12-17-15, 05:44 PM   #33
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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.

My biggest concern is we plan on 18x18 porcelain tiles and I am a bit concerned about deflection. Then again maybe Im just stressing out over nothing.
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