I feel that 250 psf is an overkill even for an 8x8.
Roof top jacussi approval by structural engineer.
I designed my hot tub deck to 100 psf live load 10 years ago and have had no structural problems whatsoever.
We had a structural engineer look at the blue prints and i think even a city inspector had to come out and give the ok as well.
Hi i want to create a garage with a roof top deck that is strong enough to hold a hot tub.
They set it up there with a crane it was a lot work but it was worth it.
Thereby increasing the allowable load as approved by the structural engineer any increased loading should not exceed 500 lbs.
Load is transferred directly to the structure.
Our partner experienced design and engineering team works with you to remodel the best rooftop deck or terrace for your custom space by taking into account deck access load bearing capacity materials needed and project cost.
Right now i have a concrete slab that is 3 1 2 thick.
However it will work.
Hot tub design weight dinosaur structural 13 aug 08 15 48.
Most states only require a structural engineer if the design of the home requires it.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Looking to remodel a rooftop deck or terrace to your residential or home space.
Hot tubs must be placed on a flat level surface such as a concrete slab or a deck without any shims.
Under deck structural support or reinforcement of roof insulation should be considered.
Where structural blocking is utilized.
We set one on the roof deck of our house when we were living in newport.
Some states made it a law that a structural engineer stamp is to be on the building plans in order to get the building permit.
Beyond that many structural and design decisions depend on the particular hot tub chosen so clients need to select their tub early in the process.
Some features in a design of a home may require a structural engineer stamp to get approved.