Tjbaudio
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Hello, the pluming is finally done and the new washer is here! Cleans great but there is a problem. The new washer resonates with the floor and I need to stiffen it! The joist are true 2x8 on 16” centers. with a 10 ft span. The washer and dryer sit on a raised platform made of 2x6 on edge with a layer of cabinet grade oak ply wood (very solid!) This platform is at one end of the joist over the main support beam (8x8) with a post right under the center of the pair. The floor is 1x8 pine or fur with a layer of 1x5 tung and groove pine over that. The washer shakes the floor in front of it and rocks shakes front to back (the direction you would expect with the back being on very solid floor right over the main beam.)
I was planning on adding 2x6 cross bracing between the joist right under the front of the platform and 2 diagonals to the support pillar. I was also thinking of ripping out the tung and groove, re screwing the sub floor, and putting down 1/2” or 5/8” plywood. The rest of the house needs this too I think.
Do you all think I am on the right track?
I was planning on adding 2x6 cross bracing between the joist right under the front of the platform and 2 diagonals to the support pillar. I was also thinking of ripping out the tung and groove, re screwing the sub floor, and putting down 1/2” or 5/8” plywood. The rest of the house needs this too I think.
Do you all think I am on the right track?