Recent content by BlackCat3

Even at that weight? 700lbs / 325kg or thereabouts? I worked out the rough weight of the furniture in the bedroom and that's around 500lbs (without any of my rubbish) and I never gave that a second thought. I suppose it's just the risk of damage from 325ltrs of water if it were to go wrong...

The carports have a white plastic-y looking sort of ribbed covering on the external ceiling? Hmm. So with the concrete planks used in your experience (and I know you are not saying this is the case for my property, don't worry) I still don't know how to guage what loading per square foot they...

I know the last post was a while ago but did you find out what the problem was? Very intrigued!!

Ah I see, thanks. In your experience, what is beneath the concrete planks? What supports them? And is there anything underneath whatever that might be? Trying to build a picture of what the layers of flooring may be made of. The hall cupboards definitely have just visible concrete - I...

Hi :) so does this mean that any concrete planks would sit unsupported over the empty spaces where the car ports are, and be along the shortest width of the house? What are they held up by? Ie in the picture I posted, I have in effect put the tank potentially over one concrete plank if they...

Thanks all. I have another area in the lounge where I would love to put the tank, but it would be in the middle of the floor (ie along the stud, non load bearing wall which separates the lounge from the kitchen). Theoretically, I think it would either be in the middle of any joists or sit...

Yes I would - but there is a big difference between a static load that will not move for X years and a group of people who are a 'live' load. The issue is potentially long term stress on the floor. This article is incredibly useful : http://www.african-cichlid.com/Structure.htm

Haven't got the faintest idea what the floor is made of, and other than ripping most of it up there seems to be no way to find out. That's why I'm asking if anyone might know... I own all the carports as the freeholder. The one immediately to the left of the front door is mine, the others are...

Partly right. Local authority public health work closely with the Environmental Health Officers and PHE on notifiable disease outbreaks and food poisoning etc. How this works exactly in practice also depends on whether you are a single or two tier authority. But local authority public health...

Hi, FOG is apparently 'flat above garages'. But they're usually marketed as coach houses. Yes, the carports are ground level. Please see the attached picture. No, unfortunately not. The two areas where the floor seems to be concrete are in storage cupboards in the hall. I would be putting...

Hi everyone, firstly apologies for a question which has no doubt been asked to death on just about every forum ever. And sorry for the long post but figured better to provide the right info.. Only thing is, despite searches, I can't find answers that skirt on what I'm after. Most fish tank...