Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Fixing Eye Bolts to Ceiling Joists 6Aug 05, 2012 9:38 pm It may be possible to add a couple of heavy duty beams in the ceiling space that run parallel to the trusses and sit on the walls either side of the room, depending on whether you can a) actually get them into the roof space and b) whether there are any obstacles in the way, such as noggins, etc. This way the load will be supported by your wall, not the roof frame. Re: Fixing Eye Bolts to Ceiling Joists 7Aug 06, 2012 10:32 am Sbryzak is on the money as its too much weight to concentrate on one ceiling joist Arfur Re: Fixing Eye Bolts to Ceiling Joists 8Aug 08, 2012 8:23 am Thanks for the responses. I have decided to abandon my original plan and am having a metal frame (similar to a garden swing) made to do the job. Your responses have been very helpful and I appreciate your thoughts. Re: Fixing Eye Bolts to Ceiling Joists 9Aug 08, 2012 11:30 am Ranson52 Thanks for the responses. I have decided to abandon my original plan and am having a metal frame (similar to a garden swing) made to do the job. Which is going to look a whole lot uglier. If you have a conventional style roof you may be able to hang it off an underpurlin Arfur Hi All, about to commence a bathroom renovation and need some advice on subfloor works. Current subfloor is hardwood T&G floorboards on 90x45 joists, but intention is to… 0 5821 Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… 9 14627 Houses have been framed on floor joists since settlement, chipboard flooring is only around for 50 years or so, so why would it not be satisfactory? However exercise skill… 3 16815 |