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10-16-2008, 03:30 PM
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Most floors should be able to support the weight. I was told a typical tank displaces the weight to about 200 lbs per sq foot. I am over 200 lbs and have never had a fear of falling through my floor.
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10-16-2008, 03:41 PM
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so funny. man that would make for a crappy day...lol
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10-16-2008, 04:19 PM
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10-16-2008, 04:20 PM
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I think it has alot more to do with the dead weight being stationary for long term. Joists saging and weakening other surrounding structures. I am worried about it buckling the floor and falling thought? Mind you the whole setup will be well over 2500lb siting on 12sq ft. of floor. Does anyone have a large tank upstairs?
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10-16-2008, 04:56 PM
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you have to keep in mind the garage has 16" on center and a house would have 12" on center. I would consider of putting a brace to beef up the floor and since its on a exterior wall you should be ok. that 4" is alot when deplacing weight..
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10-16-2008, 05:05 PM
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10-16-2008, 05:27 PM
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FYI, 90% of residential floors are designed to handle 40lbs/ft2 live load, and about 15lbs/ft2 dead load.
It is fairly easy to work out what your weight of a tank/water/equipment etc uses, divide that by the area of the tank, and that will tell you if you are good.
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10-16-2008, 05:32 PM
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Not sure what teleposts are. Adding more 2x6 studs to the that exterior wall shouldn't be a problem. Do you think strengthening that wall alone will increase the overall load capacity, or would I have to upgrade surrounding walls as well. The opposing wall is 24 ft away, don't think it would help much? Thoughts?
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10-17-2008, 01:05 AM
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