Floor Bracing

akwtampa · 07/19/2007, 06:59 AM

Ted, you may be able to come up with an answer to this, as you're kind of in a similar situation..

I'm noticing a slight settling under my tank.. I called the company that built our house and they assured me that the floor can handle the load of the tank, so I'm not sure if it's the floor or the material they put down under our wood floor. I can tell you, it's settling..

My solution is to buy a couple of railroad ties about 6' long, and some 4x6 PT lumber and 4 floor jacks.. Place ties under the tank, place jacks on the ties, 4x6's on jacks, and jack them up until they raise the are about 1/16" to 1/8".. I'm thinking that should be plenty to ensure that the tank will cease settling and my floor will stop buckling at some of the seams..

Any advise? Pitfalls, problems? I don't want to do all of this and end up no better then before..

Aaron

reefrubble · 07/19/2007, 07:46 AM

Aaron , you are welcome to come over , and see how I had my tank support done . Just give me a call first . Ted

akwtampa · 07/19/2007, 08:29 AM

The only problem I can really forsee is that I'm dealing with sugar sand below my house, not concrete.. I'm kind of worried about settling there too.. Hence the thought of using the railroad ties..

reefrubble · 07/19/2007, 08:59 AM

As long as you have wide enough support under the jacks you should be alright .

reefrubble · 07/24/2007, 06:14 PM

Aaron , Did you get your floor supported ? Ted

m3nac3 · 08/03/2007, 10:55 AM

im also interested in your solution as i have a moble home and will be wanting to setup a larger tank in the future.

akwtampa · 08/03/2007, 11:42 AM

I'm in a idoling mode at this point, with all projects, as our bills recently increased about 40% due to taxes/insurance..

I'm looking for a second job, and when that happens, I can go forward..

Heck, I haven't even been able to get my electrical worked out.. The parts are still in the bag from Lowes..

07/19/2007, 06:59 AM	#1
akwtampa Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hernando County Posts: 532	Floor Bracing Ted, you may be able to come up with an answer to this, as you're kind of in a similar situation.. I'm noticing a slight settling under my tank.. I called the company that built our house and they assured me that the floor can handle the load of the tank, so I'm not sure if it's the floor or the material they put down under our wood floor. I can tell you, it's settling.. My solution is to buy a couple of railroad ties about 6' long, and some 4x6 PT lumber and 4 floor jacks.. Place ties under the tank, place jacks on the ties, 4x6's on jacks, and jack them up until they raise the are about 1/16" to 1/8".. I'm thinking that should be plenty to ensure that the tank will cease settling and my floor will stop buckling at some of the seams.. Any advise? Pitfalls, problems? I don't want to do all of this and end up no better then before.. Aaron

07/19/2007, 07:46 AM	#2
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	Aaron , you are welcome to come over , and see how I had my tank support done . Just give me a call first . Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

07/19/2007, 08:59 AM	#4
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	As long as you have wide enough support under the jacks you should be alright . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

07/24/2007, 06:14 PM	#5
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Weeki Wachee Fl. Posts: 5,698	Aaron , Did you get your floor supported ? Ted __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer .

07/19/2007, 08:29 AM	#3
akwtampa Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hernando County Posts: 532	The only problem I can really forsee is that I'm dealing with sugar sand below my house, not concrete.. I'm kind of worried about settling there too.. Hence the thought of using the railroad ties..

08/03/2007, 10:55 AM	#6
m3nac3 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, fl Posts: 767	im also interested in your solution as i have a moble home and will be wanting to setup a larger tank in the future.

08/03/2007, 11:42 AM	#7
akwtampa Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hernando County Posts: 532	I'm in a idoling mode at this point, with all projects, as our bills recently increased about 40% due to taxes/insurance.. I'm looking for a second job, and when that happens, I can go forward.. Heck, I haven't even been able to get my electrical worked out.. The parts are still in the bag from Lowes..