a floor joist Most of the time, the repair is pretty straightforward. A contractor will locate the broken joist and reinforce it by attaching a second joist next to it with structural screws and glue.

The repair cost depends on the location of the joist and how easy—or difficult—it is to access. The cause of a broken floor joist could be a defect in the wood, a naturally occurring split or ...

Q: I took your advice and took the time to inspect my crawlspace. Besides finding loose insulation, I noticed two small boards in between each floor joist that are just hanging by a nail. The two b… ...