First Floor Ceiling Joist Reinforcement-Benton Project

On the Benton Project we found that the Structural Lumber was in good shape for the most part on this stage of the building project.  During the Design Build Demo we removed a staircase that did not meet current building codes and because the area was not framed to current build techniques for proper structural support

Notes:

1.  removed the stair case- and carefully supported the area during with adjustable 'House Jacks'

2. We added additional Support Joists and  Joist Hangers for the ceiling and floor

3.  Added 3/4 in plywood on the floor

4. Built a Laundry Room in place of 1/2 of the Removed Stair Way. Note 2-  The Front Wall of the Laundry Room now supports the Area where the Ceiling Joists needed extra support see photo below. 

5. Because all the 2nd Floor Plumbing, 2nd Floor Laundry Room, was located directly above this Area we ran all the pipes, exhaust vents, etc in the Lowered Ceiling of the 1st Floor Laundry Room and Bathroom Stack Wall.

removed the stair case- and carefully supported the area during with adjustable 'House Jacks'

We added additional Support Joists and  Joist Hangers for the ceiling and floor

Support Joists and  Joist Hangers

• Built a Laundry Room in place of 1/2 of the Removed Stair Way. Note 2-  The Front Wall of the Laundry Room now supports the Area where the Ceiling Joists needed extra support see photo below. 

• Because all the 2nd Floor Plumbing, 2nd Floor Laundry Room, was located directly above this Area we ran all the pipes, exhaust vents, etc in the Lowered Ceiling of the 1st Floor Laundry Room and Bathroom Stack Wall.

See More of the  

Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

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Suggested Reading- How to Design and Build an Energy Efficient Home

The document is full of various Building Materials and Best Practices for the Installation of these Materials. It also covers the various aspects and considerations for Energy Management, Preventing UN-wanted Energy Losses, Moisture Control, Air Filtration, Insulation, Windows, HVAC, Doors, Proper Ventilation, etc.


The document also provides all the Building Code Considerations needed to bring your Projects Current with today's Suggested Energy Efficient Building Codes.


Down Load the (FREE)- Builders and Buyers Handbook. It will give any- Home:Owner, Builder, Site Superintendent, Job Foreman, Crew Member, and others interested in an Energy Efficient Home the suggested and preferred tips and instructions for Designing, Building or Renovating an Energy Efficient Home in a Mixed Climate (our Area- St Louis).


Must Read for anyone involved in Designing, Building, and Retrofitting a Home that will not only be pleasant to live in but reduces energy consumption, thus saving your Hard Earned Money for more important issues.

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Energy Efficient Home Statistics for Missouri Residences

If you are considering building a 'New Energy Efficient Home' in Missouri I have some statistics-cost saving analysis that I guarantee will please your Bank Account.
A New Home Built using the International Energy Conservation Code- IECC. provides a cost effective payback on Energy Efficiency, with the average pay back time of 3 ½ years (3.5) Not bad for an initial investment of $818.72. The Missouri Pay Back-'ROI' is even faster! BCAP used a baseline for energy efficiency consisting of:

1. Efficient Lighting and Windows,
   
2. a Higher Grade of Insulation and
   
3. HVAC Duct Sealing and Testing
   

The Missouri Statistics are:

• $875.28 Initial Investment Returns
  
• $459.00 per year with a
  
• Payback under 2 years (1.91 years)
  
• $459 x 20 years = $9,180.00
  

x 25 years = $11,475.00

x 30 years = $13,770.00

• These Figures are based on: $267,451 for a 2,400-square foot home and a 4.14 percent mortgage interest rate
  

For the Future St Louis Area New Home Builders I have additional cost Saving Measures that will give you additional areas to save money without sacrificing your Comfort Levels. Email: scottscontracting@gmail.com to find out how.  With Savings like this consider adding a Renewable Energy System designed especially for your Future Property and you could possibly Eliminate ALL the Utility Bills for your Home by Generating your Own Clean Energy!

Scotts Contracting works with local building material suppliers in the St Louis Area.

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Note: The Statistics used in this post were provided by: 1-http://bcap-ocean.org/incremental-cost-analysis and 2-http://www.altenergymag.com/news/2010/11/18/new-homes-can-be-energy-efficient-and-affordable-reveals-study-by-building-codes-assistance-project/18310


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