Hello,
I am considering building a loft and need some help with the dimensions of the supporting beams. The loft will be 3700x2200 mm.
I plan to attach the loft to 2 glulam beams, naturally on the long side, i.e., with the distance of 3700mm. I have been advised to use 170 mm beams. Ideally, I would like to use a smaller dimension on these so I can have more ceiling height.
Does anyone know if I can use a smaller dimension and how close should the beams be then? On the loft, there will only be a sofa bed and a desk.
Best regards,
Hans
I am considering building a loft and need some help with the dimensions of the supporting beams. The loft will be 3700x2200 mm.
I plan to attach the loft to 2 glulam beams, naturally on the long side, i.e., with the distance of 3700mm. I have been advised to use 170 mm beams. Ideally, I would like to use a smaller dimension on these so I can have more ceiling height.
Does anyone know if I can use a smaller dimension and how close should the beams be then? On the loft, there will only be a sofa bed and a desk.
Best regards,
Hans
Describe in a little more detail what the proposed solution looks like. Is it e.g. 3700mm span? Pictures?
See page 10 in the quick guide: http://www.skogsindustrierna.org/Li...ent.asp?archive=3&directory=749&document=9001
That is, a 45x145 C14 with nailed floor supports 2.10m. If you increase quality, decrease the center-to-center distance, or glue a chipboard, it will become even stronger.
That is, a 45x145 C14 with nailed floor supports 2.10m. If you increase quality, decrease the center-to-center distance, or glue a chipboard, it will become even stronger.
Last edited:
Click here to reply