Room over garage

[mivie]

Originally Posted by mcyr

(See Allowable Spans for Floor Joists.)

Looks like they were pushing it.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

The span of the joists - from support to supprt - is what matters. The size/location of the room doesn't matter.

[mivie]

Originally Posted by jpope

The span of the joists - from support to supprt - is what matters. The size/location of the room doesn't matter.

Got it. I'm all over this.
You guys saved me alot of headache.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by mivie

Looks like they were pushing it.

Thus the next related question... what grade lumber was used?

[Marcel Gratton]

So the span of the joists would be 6 feet (12 ft.with beam in centre) and joists are 2 X 8 which should be appropriate.

Now, how about that beam size; any column (s)?

[mivie]

Originally Posted by mgratton

So the span of the joists would be 6 feet (12 ft.with beam in centre) and joists are 2 X 8 which should be appropriate.

Now, how about that beam size; any column (s)?

No beam. And I can't for sure verify the lumber grade due to the insulation. In fact I really can't see enough to go either way. I checked the property record card and they show this is unfinished space. I am recommending this be checked out by a licensed contractor. By checking the records it tells me that no permit was issued and no phase inspection was preformed.

Thanks for all the input.