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Country: I'm planning a DIY loft conversion project. I plan to strengthen the (ceiling) joists by sistering with wooden joists. The ceiling joists are 4.5 by 1.5 whilst the floor joists in the house are 7 by 2 (actual measurements).From my knowledge of beams (joists), the stiffness varies with the width and the cube of the height.he ceiling joists are 4.5 by 1.5 whilst the floor joists in the house are 7 by 2 (actual measurements). From my knowledge of beams (joists), the stiffness varies with the width and the cube of the height.
1 Make sure you take the measurement from the topside of hatch (the floor of the loft). 2  Now, from the same side of the hatch (loft ladder hinged side) measure horizontally to the closest obstruction, running your tape measure across the loft floor or loft boarding travelling away from the hatch. 3  Record this measurement.liding Loft Ladders. This type of loft is a popular loft ladder for those who are looking for âsimple means of accessâ to their loft and is designed for occasional domestic use. These loft ladders usually work independently from the loft hatch trapdoor, and are usually operated using a pole supplied with the ladder.