My condo assoc. wants me to ensure them that my balcony will not fall because of the hot tub I have purchased. It holds 200 gal. Balcony is 5 ft wide by 21 ft long supperted by three 6x6 posts. Braces are 9 inches apart and are 2x 6 's under hot tub and screwed in with 5 inch lag bolts every 12 inches. Decking is made up of 2x 6 pine boards
2007-11-16 07:57:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2007-11-16 08:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I'd be replacing the deck, even without considering a hot tob/spa. Also consider this Fact. Water weighs approx. 8 1/2 pounds per gallon. If the TUB is 500 gallons, that equates to 4250 pounds on your deck,,, similar weight as if you hiosted a pickup truck up to it... SIGH. Do you OWN the first floor of this house? If so, why not the tub at ground level??? Does Ontario have building codes and ordinances like the USA? I've been in the trades for a long time, and if you asked me to do the job, I'd refuse. Rev. Steven
2016-03-14 15:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by Diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a professional come in and certify the maximum load recommended for the deck. With lawsuits and suit that could come from a possible collapse you will want to make sure your bases are covered.
2007-11-16 08:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Chris O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your deck has no problem holding your tub infact your deck is rated to be able to hold up to 13,5456.564lbs and the tubs dry weight is around 1,000lbs and 200 gal is around 1600lbs so you have a total of 2,600lbs
2007-11-20 07:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by chief 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whew the standard for most states are 2x12's every 12". "Chief" will answer this one and you need to listen to him since he's a structural engineer....Lus our liabilty insurance only goes to a million!
2007-11-17 17:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by Carolina Hot Tub Repair, Inc. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋