Hello!
I'm currently working on my summer project, which is to build a pellet storage. I currently order 16 kg small bags that I carry, but now I'm planning to build a bulk storage that the supplier can fill directly from the truck. I plan to place it in the basement under the garage where there is concrete on the floor and ceiling and plastered block walls. I will be moving the pellets between the pellet storage and the smaller storage by the boiler since they are at opposite ends of the house. Therefore, no floor slope is needed.
I only need to frame a wall that will be about 3 meters long and 1.8 meters high. After reading a bit on the internet, I've decided to use 95*195 studs with 40 cm center-to-center spacing and 22 mm particle board for the walls.
But what I need help with is the dimensioning of the fastenings to withstand the stress from the pellets. The pellets will reach just over 1 meter above the floor.
I suspect I need different fastenings for the floor and walls and have looked into some form of wall plugs. I'm also considering using expansion bolts for the floor and ceiling, but maybe that's a bit excessive? Would some kind of plug work just as well?
Thankful for any answers!
Best regards, Tobias
