jim Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 how can I find out if my roof terrace can bear the weight of a hot-tub ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Get an architect or a reputable builder in to assess it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 thank you for that prompt suggestion - I did think about hot-tub suppliers / installers but obviously would be worried about their " independance",Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Our Jacuzzi holds 650L of water and weighs about 250Kg with all the pumps etc. This is the best part of a tonne with me and the missus in it.If you are planning to put this much weight on anything other than the ground, you will need a good structural engineer to look at the existing structure (which will need beefing up), or a builder to build a support from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 thanks Nick,very practical & useful advice; I guess we are looking at something about the same size. ie just for the 2 of us.We live in the Languedoc, near Beziers; any other tips on how to seek out the " reputable professionals" would be very helpful,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Trollope Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Word of mouth really - don't know your area so can't be of any specific help. I would venture to suggest that, unless your roof terrace was specifically designed to carry this sort of weight I would find a competant (ask around!) builder to look at strengthening the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jxedwards Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Just try it.1) Place your tub on the terrace2) Fill tub with water3) Sit in the tubIf after 30 mins you the tub et all are still on the terrace then its ok. If you have crashed to the floor then it is not....!!!!Sorry could not resist it. Obviously you do not have the tub yet. So as suggested 'size' you tub. Determine the weight of teh tub and maximum contents then as suggested seek proffessional advice.I am actually facing a similar problem indoors with a large bath and joists. I will seek proffesional advice/calcalations. Bit embarresing falling through the floor onot guests below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Guerriere Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Back to basics:Can you see the joists underneath your terrace ? If so, what is the size (height x width) ? Wood ? What is the span from supporting wall to supporting wall ?What is the spacing of the joists ?What is on top of the joists ?Then one might be able to do some calcs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 nice one Jx, Despite wot the world says, I always knew the Welsh had a sense of humour !and for knowing othersare facing same problem, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thank you LG, Yes it should be possible to get all of that information and will do so on our return to France in February before progressing towards aquisition. One of the current issues is the need to protect the membrane underneath the terrace tiles by coating grout annually to prevent small cracks allowing rainwater to penetrate bedroom underneath; a more durable method would alleviate wear on my knees also !!Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Removed RTFQ!!!Vern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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