Ceiling Anchors

[Imatk]

Planning on doing my loft extension and what is currently being used are L-brackets into a 2x4 which are bolted into the joist.

If this is safe then I can replicate this no problem.

If this isn't safe and there is an alternative to the L-bracket for a ceiling joist I'd really appreciate some insight.

I had a contractor come out to quote the job but they want over 7 grand to do it and I just can't afford that.

I priced out the materials and I'm looking at about 300 bucks total so I was HOPING the estimate would be more in line with 2 grand or something to that effect, but yeah 7 grand is too steep for me so going to do it myself.

Thanks for any info!

 

[Imatk]

 

[Awag]

I would poke a hole in the ceiling and through bolt your 2x to the ceiling/floor joists. Those angle brackets aren't designed to be structural. Also need to know what the joists are made out of. If they are the I-beam type, they are not meant for any more load than drywall on the bottom of them.

 

[PCustoms]

I'm confused what you're extending and what you are trying to anchor.

But those cheap brackets usually are not the correct answer for anything.

 

[Imatk]

I would poke a hole in the ceiling and through bolt your 2x to the ceiling/floor joists. Those angle brackets aren't designed to be structural. Also need to know what the joists are made out of. If they are the I-beam type, they are not meant for any more load than drywall on the bottom of them.

The joists are floor joists. This is the ceililng for the 2nd floor.

 

[Awag]

Are the floor joists an I-joist like this picture or are they 2x material?

 

[Imatk]

I don't know

 

[racecougar]

Didn't we just cover this in your previous thread? What happened to running a post-supported beam?

Garage Loft Extension Without Support Beams

I have a loft in my garage currently. It was there when we moved in. I would like to extend it so that I can 1 have more storage space and 2 be able to access the loft without having to get a ladder every time I need to get up there. I have stairs that go up from the ground in the garage to the...

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No, the construction method shown in your photos is not at all safe.