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by mygrandchildren
Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Outrigger
Replies: 3
Views: 2478

Re: Outrigger

Hi David, it is about six feet in from the wall. There is a perimeter heat register at that location on the wall. I thought that all the floor joists would have an outrigger but that may not be the case. I figured since I solved my other floor squeaks (home is 12 yrs old and only had two squeaks) wi...
by mygrandchildren
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Outrigger
Replies: 3
Views: 2478

Outrigger

I have a floor joist that is not sitting on an outrigger. I have a small squeak and bounce in that spot. In the past I would just tighten the bolt on that particular outrigger and the squeak and bounce is gone. In this case the 2x6 floor joist does not sit on the outrigger. Could I just support that...
by mygrandchildren
Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Outrigger
Replies: 1
Views: 1675

Outrigger

I have a 2x6 floor joist not sitting on an outrigger. Can I support this area with cinder blocks and pressure treated wood and shim as necessary. I'm experiencing a little bounce in this area. I did notice most of my joists are supported by outriggers. I am able to eliminate any floor squeaks by tig...