Comments on: The Simplest Way to Fix Bouncy Floors

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By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:45:21 +0000

No doubt IBS2000 can help with foot traffic , what about reducing vibration from the relocation of stacking full size front load washer/dryer to 2nd floor? On spin cycle, front load can reach 1000 rpm and greater. Want to reduce vibration throughout structure. Intention would be to install IBS connectors across span of 2×10 SPF. Renovation pending.

By: Rod Wolfe

Rod Wolfe — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:32:42 +0000

Should the joists be jacked up if they are sagging, before the IBS system is installed? If this is not done, the bridging system would only function when increased load causes additional deflection. I would want the bridging to absorb the stress that caused the orignial sag. In effect, this would destress the beam [joist] and then spread that load across the entire system through the bridging, when the jack[s] are removed. Need some engineering imput here.

By: Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:06:44 +0000

My client had a spongy, bouncy, shaky floor. After considering a number of solutions to fix this problem, I decided to go with the Luxor IBS2000 interlocking manufactured bridging system from Luxor Industrial Group. Installing the system was a breeze and the results were a greatly improved structural integrity of the floor after only one day of installation labor. A cost effective and easy solution to a common problem in floor renovation, as a contractor I recommend the IBS2000 interlocking bridging system.

Andrew Davies
DR Countertops&Renovations
North Vancouver BC Canada

By: P.E.

P.E. — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:35:07 +0000

In response to Seiko. Please see June 29 reply.

If it is not a strongback issue, then you might have a bearing problem. Check the bearings on the sagging trusses that you have.

By: Seiko

Seiko — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:33:30 +0000

I have floor trusses in my floors built in the 1990’s. I have noticed that in parts of the floors, the joists have sagged. It is not bouncy. When you walk on those areas, it feels like the joist is moving down. For my situation, is the IBS bridging worth evaluating to fix my issue? FYI, the areas are in the living and dining rooms.;. All the best!!

By: P.E.

P.E. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:05 +0000

In response to Doug T. on June 4.

Floor trusses require the use of strongbacks. Check your strongbacks. They might be cut ( not attached )or they might be tying in only a few trusses.

You can the IBS; however you should use it for the entire area, not just in the area where you have the sag.

By: skarlet

skarlet — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:45:09 +0000

This is a very good product for reducing floor vibration. I have seen it fix a bouncy floor many times. Overall it will save you money.

By: buildertop

buildertop — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:33:07 +0000

To Doug T.:

1) If you used lumber joists, the joists have crown. How was the crown laid down ( up or down )?

2) Another issue could be subfloor? If it was plywood, you could have core voids in some sheets or maybe the T & G joints were not tight? Older homes could have issues with the diagonal planks.

These could be causing the sagging in your floor.