Catch TwentyTwo
Apr 25, 2017, 03:28 PM
How do I find out if the floor joists could hold additional weight. The exterior walls are currently 2x3 and not 16 on center, it is amazing this type of wall structure passed inspections when it was originally built. We need all new insulation, so we decided it would be better to change the studs to 2x4s for extra insulation. Question is how to know if the floor joists are strong enough to hold the extra weight? They are about (exact measurement) 5 1/2 x 1 1/2 and approx. 20 inches on center. The outside measurement of the trailer is 12 feet wide x 55 feet long.
Background, we had a huge family but we lost a LOT of them, and didn't need a large house for 3 people. So we decided to go small, I wanted an actual tiny home with a loft, she wanted an apartment, so we compromised to this older trailer. We dropped our square footage by 57%!! This is the LAST home we will have so we don't mind investing in it even if we spend more than its value, as we just need it to work for our specific needs...
Background, we had a huge family but we lost a LOT of them, and didn't need a large house for 3 people. So we decided to go small, I wanted an actual tiny home with a loft, she wanted an apartment, so we compromised to this older trailer. We dropped our square footage by 57%!! This is the LAST home we will have so we don't mind investing in it even if we spend more than its value, as we just need it to work for our specific needs...