How do I put in a new floor joist?

by Linda Foltz Meadows

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My Subfloor is coming up in a area in a bedroom.

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Deb K on May 04, 2019

Hi Linda, this video should show you how to get this done,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgWtHSsww-4

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William on May 04, 2019

Cut the damage subfloor out and replace with new.

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on May 04, 2019

See if these help you Linda.

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-replace-floor-joists

https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/floor-repair/how-to-make-structural-repairs-by-sistering-floor-joists/

Consider hiring a licensed contractor - this is not a typical DIY project.

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Lifestyles Homes on May 04, 2019

Can you get to the floor joist?
How do you know the subfloor isn’t the problem?

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- Linda Foltz Meadows on May 06, 2019
  
  My husband did the work years ago. When the sub floor started to raise up in a area he told me there was no joice in that area.He has passed so it is my problem now.
  
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- Lifestyles Homes on May 06, 2019
  
  A rising subfloor seems contradictory to a “lack of floor joists.” The subfloor should be sinking, not rising.
  
  What is under the floor assembly, basement? Crawlspace? You’re going to have to go there, as outlined below;
  
  To Naomie’s point, this is not a good Beginner’s project & to support you getting Apples To Apples bids, you’ll need to physically document what’s gone wrong.
  Termites, water damage & failed original installation, like improper joist-notching are some of the Usual Suspects.
  You’ll need to document how long the joists are and how they are supported on the ends & the middle.
  
  Take pictures, write a Scope Of Work & send it out to qualified contractors.
  You want a Framer, not a GC, as they will mark up the project by at least 10\10%.
  Qualified means licensed, bonded & insured. We’re talking structural failure here.
  
  If you’re uncomfortable writing a Bid Document, let me know.
  
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- Linda Foltz Meadows on May 28, 2019
  
  Thank you. I do have a air duct that runs in the same area.
  
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Linda Foltz Meadows on May 06, 2019

Thank you. I will check out the videos.

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