would it hold??

[jawwad2004]

Well I have a 90 on the third floor and I just threw it anywhere it looked nice in the house, not a problem at all. My home is about 5o years old. I think you can go upto 150 without flirting with danger.

 

[jhale]

Jhale, The board thing would work if it is stiff enough, like a 3" thick butcher?s block:lol:.

your right.

 

[cieman]

question,

how do you ascertain what wall is weight bearing?

 

[jhale]

question,

how do you ascertain what wall is weight bearing?

an outside wall is always load bearing.

then you have to go check the basement and see where the supports are.
if there is a wall or columns with a wall right above it, then that is a load bearing wall. the weight is being carried down the length of the wall to the ground. fyi, never punch holes in these walls unless you know exactly what you are doing.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Sorry JHale My response was of professional experience and a true belief in Murphy's law!!!

 

[Nsr250NYC]

well, i have no attic. it is those typical 2 family houses in queens. and there are tenents downstairs. so im not comfortable with going downstairs and start looking at the ceiling. haha but i see what you guys mean now. i think im going to call the contractors that built the house and ask them where the joints are. thanks

 

[jhale]

Sorry JHale My response was of professional experience and a true belief in Murphy's law!!!

huh?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Been to a few building collapses due to too much weight upstairs. Got a funny story about a housefire If I ever meet you remind me to tell you.