I just bought a new home which has no basement and I am considering having the home gym on the top floor. I have a smith machine, treadmill and weights up to 350 pounds.
Is it structurally safe for the building/house?
2006-09-12 13:58:41 · 8 answers · asked by tof982003 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think it is provided you don't concentrate all the weights on one side. Try arranging your home gym in such a way that those with weights are on top of beams and near the posts or studdings. The center portion would be a nice place for warm-ups.
2006-09-12 14:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by tomatoes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you'll ever have peace of mind that you're not going to someday plummet through the floor is to hire a professional contractor and have them check out the structure of your home. I would think it's probably okay but don't blame me if you end up on the first floor underneath your treadmill someday.
2006-09-12 14:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a two story house with no basement. I have an electric treadmill, a stationary recumbent exercise bike, and a digital weight machine all on the second floor. I think you're probably ok.
2006-09-12 14:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do have to check how much load your top floor can withstand. Get it check with a certified engineer/building authority. It's a practice in commercial building but you may want to do the same for your house.
2006-09-12 14:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by mr_mayat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds ok but ask the person who built the house if possible. If you still have problems with confidence in the structure call a contractor and ask him to visit you. They will probably not charge you and you can have peace of mind too.
2006-09-12 14:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by FrogDog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes not, but don;t worry almost every floor is made to withstand at least 3000 lb in a house
2006-09-12 14:04:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that floor can handle that much weight, then there's nothing to worry about.
2006-09-12 14:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by xSilverStarx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no im pretty sure its fine
2006-09-12 14:03:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋