Acrylic InWall question
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I got the wall down and got the stand slid into place, The measurments where so close. I had to remove a section of dry wall, put the stand in place, and then re install the drywall.
However I am worried, Need advice from Acrylic users.
The stand is bowed in the center. Its not a huge dip, but I noticed it when I was trying to take levels. I am worried about the center bow because I know Acrylic needs to be supported all across. If I had to guess at how big the center bow is, I would say maybe 1/8 to 2/8th. The stand itself seems sturdy still and, showed no signs of failure when in use; although I don't know what those signs look like. I will get pictures of the stand and bow tomorrow.
Another problem is the stand is over 7' and my level is only 4' so I have to take readings from each end plus the middle.
Here are some pictures taken during the original construction. You can see the middle braces are only supported by the side rails. The construction was not 100% perfect so the support beams are not 100% parallel, what I mean is the middle two legs don't align front to back.
So now I am a little scared, and don't know if I should halt the project and rebuild the stand.
However I am worried, Need advice from Acrylic users.
The stand is bowed in the center. Its not a huge dip, but I noticed it when I was trying to take levels. I am worried about the center bow because I know Acrylic needs to be supported all across. If I had to guess at how big the center bow is, I would say maybe 1/8 to 2/8th. The stand itself seems sturdy still and, showed no signs of failure when in use; although I don't know what those signs look like. I will get pictures of the stand and bow tomorrow.
Another problem is the stand is over 7' and my level is only 4' so I have to take readings from each end plus the middle.
Here are some pictures taken during the original construction. You can see the middle braces are only supported by the side rails. The construction was not 100% perfect so the support beams are not 100% parallel, what I mean is the middle two legs don't align front to back.
So now I am a little scared, and don't know if I should halt the project and rebuild the stand.
I recommend making the necessary adjustments to the stand before you get it installed and run into problems.
Pharaoh;3553430; said:
I should just rebuild? not sure how to fix this sag. Most of the stand was put together with the screws dipped in liquid nails before being driven into the wood. So I worry about the likely hood of me being able to remove them.
If a rebuild is need I will go ahead and start making plans, however if you can think of a way to fix the current stand I am also open.
I would try and take the screws out. Liquid nails is good, but its not steel. Give it a shot and see if you can shim the center up a bit.
Okay so I took the top off and looked at the under structure. The stand is still solid with non of the 3x4 showing any signs of bowing or warping. I think the issue is two things, the first bening that the center support beams are not 100% as high as the frame, I am talking less then 1/20 of inch. The second issue I think is with the top its made of 1/4 OSB so it bends under the weight until it reaches the center support.
My guess is that its been like this since day 1, The tank is flat on stand and looks pretty close to level (after a day of shimming). There is 1/4" pink foam sheet between the tank and the stand. So you think this sheet is enough to accommodate this dip?
I got the wall frame built around the tank and I am ready to get drywall.
My guess is that its been like this since day 1, The tank is flat on stand and looks pretty close to level (after a day of shimming). There is 1/4" pink foam sheet between the tank and the stand. So you think this sheet is enough to accommodate this dip?
I got the wall frame built around the tank and I am ready to get drywall.
Does your tank have the plastic trim around it? If so, ditch the foam and just use the stand. It should be fine. I just wanted to encourage you to investigate the issue and find out what was causing it. Most manufactured tanks will be fine with out the center support.
