Wall divider stand

lastlight · #1 10-26-2010, 04:41 PM

My two suggestions were front/back cladding and to orient the top pieces on end. Sounds like it may be too late to change the top pieces but laying them on their faces doesn't do much. You do have a ton of verticals in there so maybe it won't matter but that's my suggestion.

Chin_Lee · #2 10-26-2010, 06:31 PM

Ur stand looks very sturdy...... and to be honest, a little overkill. There's a lot to gain in terms of storage under the tank if you to build it with less vertical supports. I personally would have gone with 6*2x6 for vertical supports - two on each end and two right in the middle. I would then double up 2x8s to span the length on both sides. The space I would gain under the tank I would make into cabinet space for storage. That just my 2cents.

Lance · #3 10-26-2010, 10:37 PM

I agree with Chin Lee. You could park a Mac truck on that stand. There are way more studs than is necessary. I'd take some out to create more storage space.

DiverDude · #4 10-26-2010, 10:39 PM

+1 on that. I'd have done 2x6's doubled-up for headers with 1 support in the middle. I'd put cabinet doors on both sides of the peninsula for storage.

Nothing wrong with the way you're going; I think you'll miss the storage for fish-related stuff.

dpg · #5 10-27-2010, 03:30 AM

Got some great feedback thanks all. The picture doesn't show but There is a fairly large closet access area on the one side of that stand. Plus itll be plumbed to basement.kinda worried about the drywall tho.

Myka · #6 10-27-2010, 03:51 AM

The gypsum board (drywall) will be fine. It helps holds houses up, so it should hold your tank up.

Although don't be fooled, the end that I can see in the photo is OSB (chip board), not plywood. Plywood stands up to wetness much better. How do they plan to tie in the OSB end with the gypsum board? Trying to mud over it won't work...the OSB will expand and contract like any other wood, and the gypsum won't. The corners, and any joints will crack.

dpg · #7 10-27-2010, 05:08 AM

Appreciate that - will tell my builder to change to plywood. And it is tied with gypsum. Thanks again!

lockrookie · #8 10-27-2010, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myka

The gypsum board (drywall) will be fine. It helps holds houses up, so it should hold your tank up.

gysum/drywall does not have any real structural qualities its the 2x4/2x6 that hold your homes up. drywall will be the first thing to crack and tear apart with shifting you would get more stength from a 1/4 sheet of plywood than that of drywall. drywall is just an easier way to make nice looking cosmetic walls than the old plaster and lathe. not to mention nicer than wood panelling

but i do agree get rid of the osb bad bad bad. and overkill is always better than not enough. other than that it looks good. everyone has given you great advice.