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I suppose my neighbours below wouldn't appreciate it very much if it came crashing through their ceiling?

2006-11-24 07:55:43 · 6 answers · asked by Ti 3 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

Hi all, thanks for the advise so far. I should add that I don't have a landlord or tenants to be concerned about. I own the place.

2006-11-24 22:15:27 · update #1

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If your walls and floors are wood frame construction, I can almost guarantee you the floor joists will not support the weight. Residences of any kind are not designed to carry such heavy weight.

When water beds were popular, lots of people found out that apartment floors were not designed to support the weight. Besides, if the building were to get damaged, repairs would be your responsiblity.

If the floors are concrete slabs supported by steel framing, you would have to have a structural engineer offer an opinion.

Quit watching reruns of Seinfeld and you may forget about the idea.

2006-11-24 08:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1 0

I agree on getting a structral inspection and engineer to check out the building itself, assuming everything is fine with the landlord or other tenants, the next thing you will have to worry about is the excess humidity. I have tried the same thing in my garage, only to take it outside because of the excess humidity, mold was growing everywhere.

2006-11-24 14:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by markie 3 · 0 0

You will have to view the building plans and review the structure of the floor joists to determine the placement of the tub if allowed by the landlord.

don't go off half ****** on this, you can have a Landlord & building problem and you wouldn't want all your work gone for naught!

2006-11-24 08:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0 0

Most landlords will not allow this along with the fact that your floor will not support this, you need to contact your landlord before attempting this.

2006-11-24 09:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dish 2 · 0 0

they make replacement tubs that will fit a std 30" x 60" hole.

or you can remodel & have unlimited choices. i'm talking about bathtub with a system, soome come with an in line heater that will maintain the tubs heat.
home depot, royal bath - houston
should not be a weight issue!

2006-11-25 00:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0 0

Don't even think about doing it unless you get your landlords permission and get insurance to cover any possible damage.

2006-11-24 21:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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