Overhang / Bumpout weight limit
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09-18-14, 04:19 PM
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Overhang / Bumpout weight limit
I recently purchased a house that has a bumpout (part of room unsupported by foundation on ground level) for the master bedroom and kitchen. I have an extremely heavy bed and feel nervous about placing it in this area. Can someone help me with the weight limitations for these type overhangs?
Thanks for any information.
Thanks for any information.
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09-19-14, 04:19 AM
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Is this a cantilever? how far out does it extend? do you know the size of the joists?
pics might be helpful - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/li...rt-images.html
Is this a cantilever? how far out does it extend? do you know the size of the joists?
pics might be helpful - http://www.doityourself.com/forum/li...rt-images.html
Last edited by ray2047; 09-19-14 at 05:16 AM. Reason: Change picture directions.
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10-25-14, 05:32 AM
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Here are a few pics, as to the other questions, I'm not certain. Thanks!!
https://secure.shoeboxapp.com/galler...d6b2f28a45c95d
https://secure.shoeboxapp.com/galler...d6b2f28a45c95d
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10-25-14, 06:40 AM
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It would take an engineer to tell you specifically the load calculations.
There are other mods here more knowledgeable than me in basic framing techniques.
That said. I wouldn't be concerned at all with the weight of a bed, no matter how heavy.
Floor joists are/should be designed to have a deflection of no more than 1/360 over the length.
In other words, no or very little bounce in floor.
There are other mods here more knowledgeable than me in basic framing techniques.
That said. I wouldn't be concerned at all with the weight of a bed, no matter how heavy.
Floor joists are/should be designed to have a deflection of no more than 1/360 over the length.
In other words, no or very little bounce in floor.
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10-25-14, 08:17 AM
A little hard to determine how far the bump out comes out but it appears to be a short cantilever. I can't imagine it not being stout enough to support your bed. Can you elaborate on the bed?
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10-25-14, 09:32 AM
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Bed is a king, solid wood bookcase headboard with drawers underneath. It's a beast, which was the spawn for the concern. Thanks for any help.
#8
10-25-14, 10:00 AM
Two pluses, not a water bad and the weight will be spread out over the footprint of the kink size bed.
As long as the overhang is supported by joists perpendicular to that wall and extending in some distance, say 6 or 8 feet, and those joists are at least 2x10 material, my gut says you are fine.
How far out does the overhang extend, previously asked? And are those joist as described above?
Bud
As long as the overhang is supported by joists perpendicular to that wall and extending in some distance, say 6 or 8 feet, and those joists are at least 2x10 material, my gut says you are fine.
How far out does the overhang extend, previously asked? And are those joist as described above?
Bud
