A floor support system

The invention relates to a floor support system 10, especially floors used in attic or loft conversions. The system comprises a joist 11 comprising a main body portion 13 of substantially uniform cross-sectional area and an end portion whose cross-sectional area is less than that of the main body po...

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1. Verfasser: MICHAEL PATRICK REARDON
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Zusammenfassung:The invention relates to a floor support system 10, especially floors used in attic or loft conversions. The system comprises a joist 11 comprising a main body portion 13 of substantially uniform cross-sectional area and an end portion whose cross-sectional area is less than that of the main body portion, and a support 14 for supporting the joist and comprising a supporting portion for providing strength to the end portion of the joist 11. The support 14 may also be provided with a fixing portion in the form of a flange 15 for fixing the support to a building. The main body portion 13 of the joist may be I-shaped or rectangular in cross section. Later embodiments relate to a support for use in such a floor support system, and a kit for the formation of a floor support system.