How to hang a chair from the ceiling joists (with attic access)

Can a ceiling support a hanging chair?

You can hang a hammock chair from a concrete ceiling or from a strong wooden beam or joist.

How much weight can you hang from a ceiling joist?

If you have another floor above your garage, the ceiling\floor structure can usually support up to 40 lbs/SqFt (including the weight of the floor above it). If you do not have another floor above, the ceiling trusses may only be able to hang a maximum of 10 lbs/SqFt.

How do you know if your ceiling can support a hanging chair?

Any hammock chair you hang from the ceiling MUST be supported by a ceiling joist. If you have a plaster ceiling, the plaster and lath alone is not enough to support the weight of an adult human.

Can you cut ceiling joists for attic access?

Mark rough opening of new fold-down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed. Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife. Using the reciprocating saw, cut away all the old joists from within the new rough opening.

Do ceiling joists support swings?

A sturdy ceiling joist is the only support structure that can hold the weight of a hanging swing that people can sit on safely. A joist is a large wood beam that holds the weight of the house. Essentially, a joist is to your ceiling, what a stud is to your wall.

How do I find a stud in my ceiling?

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How much weight can attic joists support?

Attic Joists for Live Loads



In many cases, ceiling joists for dead loads are designed to carry 10 pounds per square foot (psf), as opposed to the 40 or greater psf that live-load joists must carry.

Do ceiling joists carry load?

Joists—the horizontal members that span two walls and/or beams—have to carry the weight of the walls, people, furniture, appliances and other stuff we place on them.

Are ceiling joists load-bearing?

Walls that run perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) to the ceiling joists are load-bearing. Walls that run parallel (in the same direction) as the ceiling joints are non load-bearing. Ceiling joists are spliced over the wall.

How do you cut into attic access?

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Quote from Youtube video: You can buy a purpose made drywall saw but we use the sawzall blade in a pair of vise grips. The sharp tip punches right through to start the cut.

Can I cut into a ceiling joist?

Cutting joists in the ceiling frame requires the installation of headers that bridge the adjacent joists. If your ceiling frame is made from trusses, however, you can’t cut it without an engineer first determining how best to transfer roof load.

Are ceiling joists structural?

Ceiling joists are the horizontal structural members that span your ceiling and are responsible for transferring roof loads to vertical members. Without these members, your home would cave in.

Can you drill holes in ceiling joists?

You can drill the holes anywhere along the length of the joist (first photo). If you have manufactured I-joists, you can drill holes up to 1-1/2 in. diameter almost anywhere in the web area (the area between the flanges).

How do you know which way your ceiling joists run?

An important thing to know about joists is that they usually run in the same direction throughout a house. If the visible joists in a basement or attic run east to west, for example, you can be fairly certain the invisible joists under the bedroom floor also run east to west.

Can you use joist hangers for ceiling joists?

There is one place where a ceiling joist can truly “hang.” This is where it meets a beam on top of an interior or “partition” wall. A code-compliant connection includes the use of metal joist hangers, just like those used on outdoor decks.

Are joist hangers stronger than screws?

Joist hangers are better because they allow for more accurate placement of joists. They also allow for toe-nailing, plus support the underside of the joist. This makes the hanger stronger than a toe-nail. While joist hangers are an expense, the ease and increased strength make them a better choice.

Are joist hangers safe?

Joist hangers are safe if installed correctly. Hanging joists is by no means new. You typically need to hang a joist if the top of it needs to be in the same plane as the beam that supports it. There are all sorts of reasons and conditions on jobs where this is necessary.

How do you use ceiling joist hangers?

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Quote from Youtube video: Here's how to install them correctly. Begin with a hanger size for your joist. This is typically marked on the packaging. Along with the correct fasteners to use when installing.

How much weight can a joist hanger hold?

These hangers are bent to 45 degrees and can be installed with joist hanger nails using the same method as straight joist hangers. Angled joist hangers should be available at your local lumberyard for 2×6 and 2×10.



Joist Hanger Vertical Capacity.

Are joist hangers nailed or screwed?

Nail to the joist—standard hanger. For standard joist hangers, secure the hanger to the joist using only 1-1/2 in. long galvanized joist hanger nails. Avoid longer nails that would poke through the joist and splay out the other side of the hanger.