Floor Joist Bridging Retrofit

To install the type shown here drive the toothed end into the joist and nail the other end.

Floor joist bridging retrofit.

From both ends of the span. Cross bridging products for wood frame construction. The mb16 speed bridging is snap on no nail bridging that can be placed in existing floor systems where joist movement is suspected. Purchase the type of lumber that matches the width of the existing joist.

Simpson strong tie tension bridging galvanized steel the ltb s are used in floor systems to resist the overturning of floor joists and features a staggered nail pattern. Various types of metal bridging are available at home centers and lumberyards. Whether your home is new or old it is sometimes necessary to install floor joist bracing in order to eliminate squeaking and deflection in the flooring itself. Install with two 6d common nails per end.

Structure lock brings you the most versatile cross bridging products in the industry. The joists shown here for example span 12 ft so we added rows of bridging 4 ft. Thd sku 205173. Cross bracing and solid blocking.

Most new construction uses 2 by 8 lumber for joists although 2 by 6. Two piece construction creates a solid diagonal brace against joist movement. Measure the width and length of the existing joist. No matter how large or small your project may be we can provide the best solution for your needs.

Adding two rows of bridging costs a few dollars per joist.