Yes, The Adjustable FloorLock system was designed to work for both situations and as many different joist sizes and types of joists as we could think of.

It can be used in a new construction to re-enforce the new floor for heavy loads areas, eg., under a heavy bath or spa, under a heavy stone topped kitchen island etc. As well as be used to re-strengthen and level out an existing floor that’s sagging, as well as reinforce and prevent movement in bouncy and squeaky floors.

The Adjustable FloorLock Brace can be used in 2 ways. As a cross brace, or as a passthrough brace.

The passthrough brace method would be used to allow services, such as, sewer pipes, air-conditioning ducts or wiring to passthrough between the joists, it’s designed to transfer loads across structural elements, ensuring stability and distributing weight efficiently while still offering the additional support and reinforcement required for heavy loads areas, to lift a sagging floor, or reduce movement and bounce in a floor.

Yes, it can be used to re-enforce heavy load areas on decks and timber floor patios, such as built-in BBQ’s area’s.

Please note that all deck and patio joists that the Adjustable FloorLock Brace is being applied to will need to be secured together from below to stop the joists from spreading under the tension of the braces being used to re-enforce the floor area. Using a metal strap to tie joists together is to prevent them from spreading due to the forces exerted by the FloorLock tensioning.

No, the Adjustable FloorLock system is designed to be user-friendly and can be installed by homeowners with basic tools and a general understanding of floor structures. However, if you are not a confident DIYer and have experience of using the tools required, it may be beneficial to contract a professional to install the Adjustable FloorLock system. It will still prove to be a more cost-effective method of reinforcing and correcting the usual floor issues it was designed too. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide.

You can install the Adjustable FloorLock system yourself if:
• You’re Comfortable with DIY Projects.
• You have experience with a power driver.
• You understand how to access the floor joists.
• The joists are exposed or easy to access (e.g., in an open basement, or easily exposed during a renovation).
• You’re reinforcing a small area with no significant structural issues.

Consider hiring a professional if:
• Significant levelling or rectification is required, and you’re unsure about any of the above.
• Access is limited or difficult (e.g., the joists are behind a finished ceiling in an area that’s hard to reach.
• You’re not comfortable cutting access in ceiling and reinstalling drywall/plasterboard after.

If you’re concerned about potential movement of elements above, like kitchen cabinets and bench-tops, and want to avoid the complexity of jacking the floor back to its original position, then the Adjustable FloorLock system itself can provide sufficient tension to stabilise the floor and prevent bounce or deflection without needing to raise the floor.

FloorLock works by applying tension across the floor framing, helping to keep the joists properly aligned and resisting the movement that would otherwise cause sag or bounce under the load. This can effectively control the structural behaviour of the floor without requiring you to adjust the height or risk shifting anything above.

So, if you have confidence in the FloorLock system to maintain the stability and alignment of the floor, you can avoid the need for jacking and still address the floor’s performance without affecting the kitchen cabinets or bench-top.