On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:14:17 -0400, "Don Phillipson"
wrote:

wrote in message
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The suggestion is worth following.
Rather than bolts, I'd consider nails and construction glue.

Glue yes (secondarily, to distribute the load,
if any) but I would not use nails on any joist
with both a cutout and a crack in it. Screws,
lag bolts, etc. can be tightened just right and
cause less vibration during insertion.


I've seen joist repairs done with carage bolts. Really clamps down on
the damaged joist, for the construction adheasive to make contact.

later,

tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com