flounder Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) Fairly straightforward question related to flooring support. My understanding is that code says 40lbs sq/ft with a safety factor of 1.5-2 is what a residential floor is required to support. If you were going to have a load that only traversed 2 joists (2x10 16ft span, Load @ approximately 6-8ft from a support point for the joist) How many additional floor joists would you add to support approximately 180-200lbs sq/ft.I was planning on:Doubling up 1 of the joists for the entire 16ft spanAdding a double joist between 2 existing joists which would be in the center of the load.Double up another joist for approximately 12ft of the span and tying them off together. Then a screw jack under the double joist spanning the 16ft span.Thoughts?Debating on how large of an aquarium would be safe depending on weight. Edited December 12, 2011 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've heard of getting drunk and bringing home a fatty but support beams under your bed? this is a little excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 it's always a safe bet to err on the side of excessiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 it's always a safe bet to err on the side of excessiveness.Thats my plan if I follow through. I just wanted to see if anyone disagreed with my #'s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 I've heard of getting drunk and bringing home a fatty but support beams under your bed? this is a little excessive.Where's your holiday cheer. Fatties need lovin too, and it saves on the heating bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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