Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Hot Tub subdeck
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GarryDL
10-04-03, 07:04 PM
What would be the appropriate post spacing, beam size, and spans for a 3000 pound hot tub which is 84" X 73" in Altanta, GA.?
I calculate 75 PSF for the tub with people and static load. My deck design book only covers 50 PSF; 40# live and 10# static.
Would increasing the beam one dimensional size and reducing the joist spacing from 16" to 12" do it? The Lowe's sales person suggested doubling the joist. I thinking that the beams would be more in need of beefing up.
Thanks, Garry
I calculate 75 PSF for the tub with people and static load. My deck design book only covers 50 PSF; 40# live and 10# static.
Would increasing the beam one dimensional size and reducing the joist spacing from 16" to 12" do it? The Lowe's sales person suggested doubling the joist. I thinking that the beams would be more in need of beefing up.
Thanks, Garry
Doug Aleshire
10-04-03, 10:06 PM
GarryDL,
Do both!
It's alot of weight - ensure post footings are wide or all this above will be for nothing!
What did the building inspector have to say since you don't have a permit?
Good Luck!
Do both!
It's alot of weight - ensure post footings are wide or all this above will be for nothing!
What did the building inspector have to say since you don't have a permit?
Good Luck!
GarryDL
10-05-03, 09:22 AM
Inspector does not say much. They are to overloaded to handle permits on new construction to bother with us no permit guys.