The ceilings on the first floor of my house are about 7' 4". Is it possible to replace the wood joists that support the second floor with low-profile steel joists? I have seen some box-frame steel joists that are 100mm deep (4 inches). I think that this could increase the ceiling height by as much as 6". Am I crazy?
2007-03-26 10:39:58 · 2 answers · asked by Judith L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
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2007-03-26 11:28:08 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you crazy! JK...
Well you could, but would it be cost effective? probably not... as you need to hire a structural engineer... rip out floors & ceilings... and replace them....
also, consider the fact that you will have less sound insulaton between floors, do you want that? probably not...
2007-03-26 10:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by string1dm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋