Bearers and Floor Joists

The bearers and joists are now completed. I did a provisional layout of the bearers and joists on my computer, so I knew how much to buy, and how many of each length. In practice, the actual installation always varies a bit (e.g. locations of joins), but the amount of timber left-over was pretty much as anticipated.

Even though most of the internal walls are not bearing roof-load, an additional joist was put in position under these walls to ensure good strength.

One of the finer points of inspection for the surveyor was to check that the bearers were connected at joins with a nail-plate to prevent any tendency to move apart.

The sub-floor frame must be inspected by your Building Surveyor - in our case it passed with flying colours.