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    Jul 1, 2011, 08:36 AM
    Second floor jacuzzi tub installation.
    I am installing a jacuzzi whirlpool tub on a second floor bathroom (not including the basement). The beams used in the floor are Georgia Pacific wood I beams, they are 9.5 inches deep and span 12'. They are spaced out 24" on center. Will this floor need extra bracing? The tub weighs 190 lbs empty, has a 120 gallon capacity and 2 people will be in it.
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    Jul 1, 2011, 04:34 PM

    OK that just over 1000 lbs of water plus 2 people and the tub brings it in around 1500 lbs. Quite a bit of weight in one area but do you know if your beams are LVL or not? Georgia-Pacific Wood I Beam Joists
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    Jul 1, 2011, 04:50 PM
    They are LVL I beams
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    Jul 4, 2011, 12:34 PM
    24" centers is really pushing possbility. Personally, I would try to insert or sister other joisting at 16". Hate to see this in the Living Room. I would also install 1 piece of 3/4" ply under the tub to help spread the weight.
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    Jul 4, 2011, 01:47 PM
    Thanks, I'm starting this job in 2 weeks so any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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