Alternating And Staggard And Cantilevered Old Fashion Floor Joist Framing - History of Home Building

[@davemanpainter]

I repaired an old floor at Masonic Lodge in Rockwall, Texas, and that floor was built that way. In-fact, the perimeter in many spots were just old bricks, stacked up to support the floor joist. 2x12 cedar floor joists, at least 100 years old. It was one of my favorite jobs that year. Problem is, bidding such a job is so difficult because you never know what you'll uncover.

[@gregvancom]

Thanks for sharing and I always find it interesting what is still standing even though an engineer might not have ever approved it:)

[@danielstritmatter2023]

It feels like you made this video specifically for my late 1800's bank barn... except my framing is even more egregious. The lower section was originally an open-air cantilevered/overhang until it was enclosed to create a 2 car garage. Unlike the model, my support beam is actually legit.... it's the above floor joists that are a disaster. and they're monsters (thick). I'm experiencing the very same sagging joist problem that you mentioned. I can't fix one end without compromising the other. My big winter project will involve ripping out the above floor and laying all new joists. I'm actually looking forward to it. Anyways...thank you for your videos. I've been watching for years and absolutely love them. My wife does not.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Thank you for this history lesson ✔ 👍 🙏🇨🇦

[@gregvancom]

Our pleasure!

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

@@gregvancom 👍☺🇨🇦

[@ttfweb1]

I bet the lumber being old-growth contributed to the design stability. Nice video.

[@gregvancom]

Could be

[@MrMac5150]

COOL KNOWLEDGE .

[@gregvancom]

Glad you liked it:)

[@bethanyanderson1745]

Interesting!

[@gregvancom]

It is!