You don't really need glue, as it really doesn't add much stregnth when
using bolts. Use 1/2" bolts or bolt rod spaced every 1.5' and stagger
them. Make sure the holes are as tight as possible. Put One bolt at
the top, one at the bottom, etc. No closer than 1" to the edge.
I'd go at least 3 feet to each side of the problem area. Crank them
down tight, and you're good to go. I'd use 2x lumber, not OSB or
plywood.



Tim Fischer wrote:
"hotwheels514" wrote in message
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Thanks for the replies. I got someone out here today to do an estimate,
and
he wouldnt give me an estimate cause he said my husband could fix it
himself. He suggested putting a 2*8 (the same size as the joist) the whole
3-4 ft span of the joist between the staircase walls, to use wood glue and
bolt it in. He said it only needed to be done on one side. I forgot to
mention the crack, I don't know if he saw it. The crack is not all the way
through the joist. He said the joist 'isnt as bad as I think it is'
because
the damaged part is between 2 walls supporting it, and the walls are only
a
few feet apart. He said he would be worried if the walls were farther
apart. He also said the bathroom notch is nothing. I would like to have
one more builder come out to look at it anyway. What do you guys think?

That might make sense IF the walls are load-bearing. I kind of doubt they
are, though...

-Tim