Crowned Floor Joist

I went into the crawlspace with a level and that joist is bowed up about 3 4 to 1 compared to the other joists on either side of it.

Crowned floor joist.

The push and pull of a crowned floor. Discussion starter 1 mar 4 2007. In my son s bedroom there is a raised spot in the floor along one of the joists. The floor joists that sit on top of the beams run perpendicular to them and are cantilevered as they extend past the beam.

Viewed 23k times 1. Jump to latest follow 1 5 of 5 posts. If the floorboards absorb humidity from the air or moisture from. Between it and the end joist just 12 inches away there was a 5 8 inch drop.

Thirdeye first time home buyer. How can i correct a crowned floor joist. I want to install hardwood flooring in the mid level where the kitchen dining living room are of my tri level home but there is a hump in the kitchen floor. In other words they are unsupported where they end under the long walls.

Joined feb 11 2007 20 posts. Ask question asked 6 years 8 months ago. One of the joists close to the end joist of the house had a very significant crown in it. Active 6 years 8 months ago.