Framing dumb waiter hole

[branimal]

I’m covering up this dumb waiter hole (30”x30”) with 3/4” plywood and then 3/4” finished hardwood flooring.

How should I frame the new Support beams?

I was thinking of making an “i-frame” out of 2x8 material. Glued and screwed.

Then attach it to the existing joists with bolt/nuts and washers.






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[The Cobbler]

I would just get a couple of joist hangers and nail them at the appropriate height , inline with the existing joist and fasten a pc of 2x
KISS

 

[readhead]

One 2x left to right in line with the existing. Keeps all the nailing in line.

 

[JRC3]

One across the middle parallel to everything else. Don't over think it.

Down below I'd make that into a closet or some type of storage space.

 

[Higgins]

WoW!

To bad you couldn't use it!

We have a 3 story house, and have to climb stairs to bring stuff into the house. Have been investigating ways to add a dumb waiter to the outside of the house. However, $$$$

 

[branimal]

WoW!

To bad you couldn't use it!

We have a 3 story house, and have to climb stairs to bring stuff into the house. Have been investigating ways to add a dumb waiter to the outside of the house. However, $$$$

NYC. Space is a premium and it’s a multi family house.

The shaft was used for closets. But in the new layout it will be common space.



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[JRC3]

But in the new layout it will be common space.

Even better.

 

[nadogail]

Recently an elevator was added to my two story home, the convenience is priceless.

How about a shared dumbwaiter?

 

[branimal]

I would just get a couple of joist hangers and nail them at the appropriate height , inline with the existing joist and fasten a pc of 2x
KISS

Joist hangers it is. Thanks


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