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Thanks guys. The feeling from the people I know are the joists can be cut and boxed. This is because the joists are 2x8, the roof structure is not a 3 three point system and the original stairs connect to the joist and not a wall. I will try and speak to the builder.

thanks Ironcrow. This is how I was going to box in the opening, but I am only cutting one joist and the one side will sit on top of the double sill.

gungatim... good point, the roof rafters are open for an attic and are constructed with 2x8s spaced 24". Below are additional images to show the roof construction. Let me know if I should provide any additional information. Second Floor (east/south). The opening would be in-front of the window...

gungatim, that is what I had initial thought. After research and speaking to people, I have been told the rafters I have can be cut & boxed unlike other roof truss systems. Ironcrow, are you recommending connecting the sister joist to the top sill on the wall?

I should note the second floor will also be re-enforced with 3/4" T&G plywood.

I am relocating stairs in the garage. Currently they are located in front of the car. I would like to move them to the side of the garage along the east side wall. To do this I will have to cut one ceiling rafter. I will double box (using 2 x 2x8s) the new opening in the rafters. The opening...

Thanks guys. I will work with the standard T8 fixtures. I noticed the increase light of the 44 watt lamps and figured I should go for the maximum lumens. My garage has 10 ceiling height which, based on the comments, will not benefit as much from the HO fixtures.

The question was in regards to the lamps. Based on your post, I would need HO fixtures to be able to use the 44 watt HO lamps. Thanks.

Installing more fluorescent lights in the garage and came across 44 watt (3,600 lumens) Philips T8 bulbs. This might be a basic question, but any reason NOT to run these over the standard 32 watt (2,800 lumens) T8 bulbs? Thanks in advance.