I'm moving. I'm renting out a small room in a small apartment... I need space. I want to build a loft in there.... Something I can put my bed on AND have room on top for other things like maybe a sitting space or some light storage. Where do I find plans to build such a structure? What is your advice on how to go about doing it? I have no experience with woodworking and I don't want this thing collapsing on me. I also don't have a lot of money to put into this.
2006-12-04 14:12:06 · 5 answers · asked by It'sme! 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It's a queen size bed
2006-12-04 14:13:41 · update #1
First of all I have to agree in part with one answer,,,GET approval.
Consider the ceiling height? How tall are you, or anyone who might have to access the area UNDER the loft, or above it?
Given the assumption that 7 ft is a minimal height for standing under, you'd still need a 16 ft ceiling over all to acommodate the structure of the loft floor, and maybe allow for venting, light fixtures etc.
Even if it's just for storage you need to consider it must support YOU to walk on it, and whatever weight you choose to store,,,never mind the weight of it being another entire Living quarters in the form of a bedroom.
Now, to address construction if all else seems feasable??? Sigh.
No less that 2 x 8 beams for the floor, and 3/4 plywood for the actual flooring. Ledgers attached in some way to the exterior of the existing structure to support the loft, and/or support beams, IE: 4 x 4's from the existing lower level floor. A stair case, or at the least a stair situation like fold up/ pull down. If you felt like a ladder might be acceptable I guess you could go that route?
I added a loft/office in a commercial NON PROFIT establishment, using code rules, and materials. I charged $5500, plus materials, for a 10 x 16 space.
Rev. Steven
2006-12-04 16:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 00:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD GUESS THIS APARTMENT HAS A MANAGER ON THE PREMISES? U MAY WANT TO GET PERMISSION FIRST. SECOND THIS APARTMENT HAS A HIGH CEILING SO U CAN PUT IN A LOFT, THEN U NEED ROOM FOR THE STAIRWELL. OTHER THAN THAT PUT UP WALLS AND A FLOOR, RAILING AND THE STAIRS. MORE TO COME LATER WHEN U GET PERMISSION
2006-12-04 16:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will most probably have to strenghten the exsisting wood joists in the loft that will be taking the extra weight that will be up there.
2006-12-06 12:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sonny jim, this means money, time, and work. I think that you should consider talking to your mom and working things out with her.
2016-03-13 03:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋