Also whats on the otherside of the wall the one your headboard is on? Is it a demising wall seperating the tenants? Or part of your flat
750KG's on the second floor will the floorboards take it?
- Thread starter Japtastic
- Start date
Eatsomekiwis;2485798; said:
Thanks for the reply's, I have the architects plans in my hand now and I'm just waiting for the camera to charge so I can take a pic.
The wall the head board is on is the main side wall of the house beyond that is the outside.
I'll post a pic in a bit so you can see but looking at it now it looks like I'm definitely going to have to move it to where the bearing wall/headboard is now.
What I'll need to know is how much weight that area can take, if it means I can only 1/2 or 2/3 fill it then so be it.
Thanks
I've got the plans but I have no scanner and it's hard to get pics but here they are. There are plenty of notes at the side of this drawing which I can type out if needs be...
Here are the note for upper first floor
3/4" T&G boarding on 8'x2' Joists at 18" C/S -see joist plan - 2 layers 1/2" plaster board Artex finish (1/2 hour F.R.)
Here are the note for upper first floor
3/4" T&G boarding on 8'x2' Joists at 18" C/S -see joist plan - 2 layers 1/2" plaster board Artex finish (1/2 hour F.R.)
As others have said its an accident waiting to happen if its not supported properly. I wouldnt risk it.
Yeah I think we have already established that the overhang is a no no, I need a 100% definite answer weather it will be ok in the new position against the wall...
Not sure if that beam is steel, I will try and find out as it's probably important...
And I'm sorry to be rude here but unless you really know what you are talking about I'd rather you didn't post, I'm sure you understand it's VERY important.
I think I will probably end up getting a structral engineer to take a look any way unless I get a definitive yes from all the different forums I have posted this.
Not sure if that beam is steel, I will try and find out as it's probably important...
And I'm sorry to be rude here but unless you really know what you are talking about I'd rather you didn't post, I'm sure you understand it's VERY important.
I think I will probably end up getting a structral engineer to take a look any way unless I get a definitive yes from all the different forums I have posted this.
If there is a steel beam under it id say its fine. The steel beam would be held up by the floor underneath which would stop just about any kind of bend.
Where the tank would mostly sit its already being supported by the wall underneath it. Its just a concern because there is NOTHING supporting the over hang on the other side but joists going into the other side.
And floors are stronger than you think. I have a 180gal sitting on 2x8 hardwood joists, with no problems.
Where the tank would mostly sit its already being supported by the wall underneath it. Its just a concern because there is NOTHING supporting the over hang on the other side but joists going into the other side.
And floors are stronger than you think. I have a 180gal sitting on 2x8 hardwood joists, with no problems.
japtastic, almost all information here will be opinionated or based on experience. best bet is to ask an engineer. they'd be able to help you figure out what should/shouldn't be done.
***have you figured out if the beam is steel? be sure to have the engineer look at the house as well. not just base it off of drawings. good luck
***have you figured out if the beam is steel? be sure to have the engineer look at the house as well. not just base it off of drawings. good luck
