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tk2kewl

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2. the area above the garage is currently attic/future living space

Reply to jeff47 (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 2, 2013, 02:17 PM

Apr 2013

the loft would hang from the joists below the garage ceiling

i did see the packaged products that provide metal framing and hangers, however i was thinking of framing with lumber and the hangers are what I was unsure about

I did see that some people use threaded rods for hangers which i suppose i could position on both sides of the joist and bolt them through a steel plate across the top of the joist

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Garage loft [View all] tk2kewl Apr 2013 OP

On top of the joists or below them? jeff47 Apr 2013 #1

the area above the garage is currently attic/future living space tk2kewl Apr 2013 #2

Might want to check with your local City/County Building Department Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #3

If the loft will be perpendicular to the joists.. X_Digger May 2013 #4