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Gain a competitive edge by mastering the concepts presented in Joist Repair Strap Used ( DP24 ) - https - // geni . us / 3lc2Q A home... concerning strap. Joist Repair Strap Used (DP24): A home inspection flagged a notched 2x8 floor joist and basically said, “this thing’s no longer structurally sound.” The bottom of the joist can’t carry tension once you remove a big chunk of wood, so the question is: how do you fix it without rebuilding the whole span or spending thousands on a contractor? In this video, I walk through a tested repair system that uses a 1" wide steel strap packed with fasteners to restore—and even exceed—the original strength of a notched joist. You’ll see how I size the notch, pick the correct 24" strap (good up to a 6" notch with enough wood above), drill pilot holes, drive the T25 hardware, and lock everything down in about 15 minutes. I also show options from joistrepair.com for wider notches (up to 12") and for situations with ...