I’m looking for recycled steel joists for my loft. My span distance is 22 ft. This is a clear span with no bearing walls. I would like to use open web type metal joists on this project. Anyone have any ideas where to find used salvaged joists? Im in the Chicago area.
Thanks
Chris
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I would call up a demolition contractor and a salvage yard and see what they say.
I have next to no knowledge about bar joists, but it seems to me that ther are designed for specific spans and support points. I don't know if you could just cut a 30' for joist down for your span like you could dimensional lumber.
Jon Blakemore
No experience here either, but I bet it would be safe to shorten a bar joist, as long as the bearing condition and web termination is maintained.
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