I'm thinking of having a 5ft tank in my living room. The only place it will fit is in front of the chimney breast, going against the floorboards, so inline with the joists.
I know this isn't the best way, but it won't go anywhere the other way.
Just phoned some structural engineering companies and they want £250+VAT to come out for half an hour, do the calculations and provide you with a report saying what weight your floor can currently take and recommending any upgrades needed to support the tank.
I'd have to get all the floorboards lifted myself and then obviously pay to have any work done which was needed. £££!
Is there any other way, apart from just risking it?
I know this isn't the best way, but it won't go anywhere the other way.
Just phoned some structural engineering companies and they want £250+VAT to come out for half an hour, do the calculations and provide you with a report saying what weight your floor can currently take and recommending any upgrades needed to support the tank.
I'd have to get all the floorboards lifted myself and then obviously pay to have any work done which was needed. £££!
Is there any other way, apart from just risking it?