[78-L] Record storage & 2nd floor weight limits

[Julian Vein]

Ken Matheson wrote:
>     The most important thing about record storage in homes
> is being overlooked here. There are older homes out there
> that were built without building permits, and also newer and
> older homes that have been remodeled without permits, or
> plans, buy amateurs. I have seen, and worked on homes that
> bearing walls have been removed without added support. I
> have seen 2X6 and 2X4 floor jousts used on 2 foot centers.
> The floors, and ceilings will sag a little over the years, but
> people will get used to it, and not pay attention to it.
> Everything looks OK until extra weight is placed on them.
> You get a heavy snow, fill the waterbed, have a party, or
> store too much in them you will need to remodel your
> house. You will need big hydraulic jacks, steel beams, 
> plenty of help, and good drywallers. It would be good to
> have it checked out by a professional contractor before
> storing excess weight there.
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Don't store heavy things in the middle of the room. Put them at the 
edge, preferably at right angles to the floorboards to avoid sagging.

      Julian Vein


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