Are engineered wood I Beams strong enough to hold the system?
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Hi how are you. The key word is engineered. Every i beam has its own specifications based on size, brand and steel strength. You can find examples here http://www.advantagemetalservices.com/i-beam-specifications-chart.html . Have a good day.
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I would certainly hope so. They're holding up your house. Plus as I recall they are stronger than traditional joists, by far. Ok, that was a bit more flippant than I meant. Still I think you're safe.
1593475
The system is designed to hold approx 100 lbs max. You have 2 U brackets that will bolt to your I Beam, using 2 bolts each. As Paul stated, if the beams are supporting your house, they'll never notice the under 100lb boat you're hanging from it.
1593476
I would agree with prior responses that system would support hanging your kyaks from it.
1593477
The bottom of the I Beams are not load bearing, I would recommend against this.
2172081
I wouldn't recommend it, as there are screw holes in the cross beams on each end. You put a screw through the end pieces that secure the beams.
2199552
Peerless is solid... as long as you anchor it on two 16 center beams you should be fine.
1646767
I do not know. It is big and powerful, so if it bound up on a metal stud, bad things could happen. They call it the widow maker for a reason, but on the wood beams, it worked great. It is heavy and takes strength to handle.
2218890
It will probably hold the weight. The problem I had was the verticle supports aren't wide enough to fit my receiver between and also not deep enough to lift the top and fit it down from the top. Shelves aren't adjustable up and down either they are fixed.
1206168
If you are adding much weight the unit bows. Look for something stronger if you are storing bulk amounts of hardware.
1908885
Yes, I have a shelf on my brackets. They will support about 8 pounds or so.
696373
The system is self sustaining. However I am not of the opinion that it would be safe to trust it UNLESS you bolt it to the floor with clamps as the tower wobbles slightly on uneven surfaces.
2025117
I would definitely attach to support beam first the item is a little heavier than it looks
573960
I would say yes, however you may want to make sure to use larger screws into the beam you secure it to.
1748989
Yes it is strong enough. I would check the connections when it comes in as I did get a couple that were loose. I have 9 of these. Also we have just sprayed and wiped down the connection pieces of the bars with WD40. They get a little sticky at times.
180788
I would say not because the sides are adhered with 3M tape, not structural nails or screws. If you screwed the parts together with wood screws, perhaps, but I would look for a different product for this. The stability comes from the top.
1779424
probably not - the cabinet construction is of a cheap press wood. My components are not as heavy as yours but after assessing the style of construction I elected to reinforce it. I expected long term sagging or failure. Otherwise the stand has a beautiful appearance and is an asset to the room.
1984296
Yes! This beam is as sturdy as the ones at the gym! We are very satisfied with it!
2113902
No problem, just be sure that your fasteners are attach to studs or thick wood... Enjoy
1174750
yes thats what i did , pre-drilled holes, used lag bolts with washers and nuts..if the header beam is too thick, then just get lag screws, predrill and drive them 3" or more and that would hold
295760
I don't think so. I think you'd want a sturdier construction to hold that kind of weight.