can i notch out joists of the second floor? any structure engineer here?

hannahxue

i want to make a zero entrance shower, need the floor under the shower sink down 1.5". can i notch down joists for 1.5" deep? and how to reinforce the notched joist after cutting? the joists closed to the end of house. thanks for your valuable input.

小黄

房子在设计阶段还是已经造了？

hannahxue

it is renovation for the master bathroom. thanks. the joist is I beam shape

小黄

hannahxue 发表于 2015-11-19 13:32
it is renovation for the master bathroom. thanks. the joist is I beam shape

你是揭开了楼板?

hannahxue

yes, after removing existing shower enclosure. the city inspector just came and  said i can cut joists, unless it is proved by structure engineer. so i give up now.

小黄

hannahxue 发表于 2015-11-19 14:44
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