r.d.m Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 i know this is an old topic thats been done to death , but has anyone out there had a 4x2x2 on a timber floor? i know we have had engineers and an interesting post on joist sistering, but can i hear from someone whos done it and any precautions theve taken, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiTe_TiGeR Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 At my old place which had an old timber floor believe me old.... i had a 6x2x2 on wall and a 3 tier stand with 3 standard four foot tanks on it. i never had any probs. Just check the floor is level and seems sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 hi I have a 4x1.8x1.8 on timber floor all is good tank is set up running opp floor boards and wieght is even on joist for support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I have a 4x2x2 on a wooden floor, its parallel with the floorboards so across the joists to spread the weight, no problemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Just remember that the strongest part of the floor/beams is closest to the wall. Like what was said, just make sure the tank is spread across maximum amount of beams to ensure a sufficient spread of the weight and i think you shouldnt have any problems at all. Although its never silly to be too safe and have it checked out by a proffesional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Just remember that the strongest part of the floor/beams is closest to the wall. This is not neccesarily true. The closer to the end of the joist span you are the better, and that will be at the external walls, but probably not at the internal walls. For what it is worth I reckon any tank bigger than standard 4 footer due to weights involved you should check the layout of the bearers and joists and consider stregthning. Get a professional to do this. Either a builder or structural engineer. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted November 14, 2004 Author Share Posted November 14, 2004 thanks for the replies guys, im now confident that this has been done, my floor is yellow tongue sheet on steel piers and currently has a standard 6 footer on it. with the new tank(4x2x2 ,10mm glass, heritage cabinet and hood,$500 bali blue aquarium , penrith) ill install it with a sheet of 12mm ply under it and overlapping the edges to spread the weight. ill post a photo if i can get my 10 year old to show me how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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