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PARTS REQUIRED:
LOFT JOIST INSTALLATION
x1
LOFT JOIST ASSEMBLY
x16
3" (7,6 cm)
x2
5-1/2" (14 cm) Hex bolt,
2 washers and locknut
2 x 3 x 96" (5,1 x 7,6 x 243,8 cm)
x1
PT
2 x 3 x 48" (5,1 x 7,6 x 121,9 cm)
x1
NK
BEGIN
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1
Joist Assembly
Pre-Drill
Pre-Drill
Flush
Flush
LEVEL
Flush
at seam
Install
NK
and
PT
flush to bottom of top plate and flush at seam.
Secure with (2) 3" nails at wall studs and (4) 3" nails at seam.
2
3
Clamp or hold joist assembly in place flush to top plate and flush against wall stud.
Drill through wall stud with 7/16" drill bit using hole in joist assembly as a guide.
Line up holes of joist assembly with holes in studs.
Secure joist with hex bolts, flat washers and lock nuts at both sides
(Fig. A)
.
12' WALL
12' WALL
3" (7,6 cm)
Nails
NK
Flush
Flush
Fig. A
FINISH
Your loft supports are now installed.