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Old 05-17-2006, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by blackthunda77
when im in the attic what am i looking for? will my joists be ruuning the same direction as the roof joists?
USUALLY. It is a good place to start. Take a look in the attic, then go get a stud finder and try to verify the joists' orientation. If that fails, well... make an exploratory cut, I guess!

Or, if you are worried about the 2nd floor, look for a hole in the ceiling below (i.e., light fixture, fan, exhause, duct work), pop it open, and grab a flashlight.

--Brent
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