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    Joist Support Advice

    Looks like perpendicular is the correct orientation.
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    Joist Support Advice

    What's the proper orientation of the pier block to the beam? Perpendicular (block oriented across the beam) or Horizontal (block oriented lengthwise with the beam)? Many Thanks!
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    Joist Support Advice

    Hi Glenn, Thanks for the reply. Yes, when I first crawled under this portion of the house, I quickly realized they'd done this addition real quick and real dirty, and that I'd be the one doing the tough work to improve it.
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    Joist Support Advice

    Hello group! First time poster. The back porch portion or my house appears to be a late addition and the floor system was built from 2x6 on 24" centers. The floor has sag and bounce. I've added extra 2x6 joists to reduce the 24" centers down to 12" centers, and added metal joist hangers...
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