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Loft Conversion

Gym in loft used for weights

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.30 PM

Hi I’ve got a loft that’s served as games room ( as in kids video game/ and crash pad and storage. Had tv and small sofas up there. Kids are gone and I’m wanting to put some gym kit in there. Initially I’ve got a spin bike ( about 70kg) and am putting a weights bench about 40k and some barbells about 40k. ( I’m about 100k) I’m not planning to jump up and down in there. Just push ups squats etc. and some barbell stuff Do I need to over worry about the load? Should I add some 18mm ply and rubber matts over that to spread the weight a bit ? Hoping I don’t have to go the whole structural survey and strengthening route? House built in 1911. And it’s a triangular roof space about 3 metres wide and 2.5 high and about 7 metres long. Ending in a structural wall. And chimney

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4 Answers

Aaron Wilson limited

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Bradford

Good morning, I would definitely advise that you get a structural engineer to calculate the required timbers and possibly steels to strengthen the floor for its new purpose . Adding 18mm ply and rubber mats is also increasing the surface weight and without knowing the current timber sizes or any supporting walls it wouldn't be safe . Thanks Aaron

Answered4 August 2022

Blue Sky Property Services

Rating: 5 out of 5

Great Yarmouth

Guessing from the age of the house,it wasn't even safe with its previous use as a crash pad. The floor/ceiling joists are often very small. That is your starting point.....the height and width of those, and how far apart they are .....

Answered4 August 2022

Herron Carpentry

Rating: 5 out of 5

Barry

Good afternoon, Depending on the age of the house, The ceiling joists already in place are only designed to take the weight of the ceiling underneath with minimal storage In the loft, which will enevitably push on the joists and possibly create a 'bump' or 'belly in the ceiling line. If you're changing the use and function of the loft your first job should always be to strengthen the floor to a structural engineers specs, from wallplate to wallplate or load bearing wall wear possible.

Answered6 August 2022

Norman Styles

Rating: 5 out of 5

Redhill

Hi The answer to your question I’d dependant on the original calculations and drawings for your current loft conversion, specifically the independent floor calculations. These calculations will provide for the maximum load that the independent floor will withstand.

Answered16 August 2022