So... im in need of some help on the best way to attach this.
I have the railing ready to go ... however i am not sure what the best way to attach this is... At first I was thing pocket holes to the floor but I'm not sure how strong that would be.
The edges of the opening have joists all over pretty much as you can see per the pictures. The right side, has a joist on top of the bottom basement joist and it;s single in width. This sits right on top of the beam that goes across the house in the basement from one end to the other, hence the reason why the floor joist/beam is sitting on top of it. ... the left side of the edge however, is double width. There are two joists there.
I have thought a few ways to do it for example... a mortise type of joint where o would make a little square on the floor and then insert the post with a tenon or something. I can see this working for the right side where there would be enough empty room right next to the joist however on the left side, since its a double 2x8 I am not so sure. I dont want to cut into the joists per se - wouldn';t that make them weaker?
Another option, just pocket holes through it with some strong screws and try to hit the joists underneath with them?
Third option, I am not sure if it would work. The posts at 3x3 ... try to make a notch in the middle point and then rest them on the joists. On the right side I would be able most likely to do the notch and insert the notch through the flooring and then bolt it to the underneath joist from the concealed side instead of the stairs side... the left side however, because its double joisted I couldn't do that probably and the notch would have to be secured through the stair side. The posts are small so notchjing them 1.5 in, i am not sure how off center it would make the whole railing towards the opeining and island.
Some ideas maybe?
What would you guys advise?
Thanks
The attachment to the island I think pocket screws would be enough? The endge of the island right there is 1/2 in plywood facing the side of a 2x4 so there is about 2 in of wood to bite to.
Any feedback is welcome. Thanks