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Kenthetoolman
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I have a chance at a good deal on a gun safe and the specs on it says it weighs 945 lbs. I have a ranch style house with full basement and 2x10 floor joists. Do I need to reinforce or brace the area under where I will have it. There are no loadbearing walls in the basement either.
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If the joists are open underneath the area, you could easily double up the joists. Glue and screw some 10 or 12 foot long 2x10's along where the safe will sit, and then use 2x10 blocking to tie it all together. That will make a load diaphragm that will support the safe.
Put it in basement on the concrete.
The basement is the best place for it, but put some 2x10s under it for ventilation and prevent ground moisture from moving into it.
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
Put it in basement on the concrete.
The basement is the best place for it, but put some 2x10s under it for ventilation and prevent ground moisture from moving into it.
Most people these days don't have wet floors in their basement besides it needs to set on the floor so it can be anchored into the concrete.
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
Put it in basement on the concrete.
The basement is the best place for it, but put some 2x10s under it for ventilation and prevent ground moisture from moving into it.
+1 And if you like you can still anchor safe no matter of cribbing thickness.
I do not think anyone will walk off with it.[;)]
quote:Originally posted by Ray B
quote:Originally posted by NeoBlackdog
Put it in basement on the concrete.
The basement is the best place for it, but put some 2x10s under it for ventilation and prevent ground moisture from moving into it.
Most people these days don't have wet floors in their basement besides it needs to set on the floor so it can be anchored into the concrete.
Anyone that comes to your house with the intention of removing your 1,000 pound safe (plus contents) will be prepared to "loosen" anchors. [;)]
Those who tell you that you can put a safe directly on a dry concrete floor have likely never had a safe on a dry concrete floor. [V] Trust me, concrete is porous &, unless you live in the desert, will wick moisture from the ground & rust the bottom of your safe.
Neal
Those who tell you that you can put a safe directly on a dry concrete floor have likely never had a safe on a dry concrete floor. [V] Trust me, concrete is porous &, unless you live in the desert, will wick moisture from the ground & rust the bottom of your safe.
Neal
Mine has been on a concrete floor since 2003 and it's as dry as a bone. You must live in a swamp.
What about houses on concrete slabs. If what you were saying is true everyone's carpet would be rotting that has a concrete floor.
These are modern times. That's why vapor barriers are installed before concrete is poured.
A "good deal" on a used safe is nothing. I know someone who has a business selling used safes, & he never pays for them; folks are usually grateful when he removes a safe without charging them for the work.
Those who tell you that you can put a safe directly on a dry concrete floor have likely never had a safe on a dry concrete floor. [V] Trust me, concrete is porous &, unless you live in the desert, will wick moisture from the ground & rust the bottom of your safe.
Neal
I laid porcelain floor tile over the concrete and then set the safe on that. Bolted it down with all thread bedded in Simpson epoxy to keep the bolts from rusting. No issues and I feel sorry for the poor dipstick that tries to pack it out!
I have two safes in the house, one that is probably the same weight as yours, a 60 gun, and to top it off I live in a modular home. No ill affects so far after about 8 years.
...But since you posted you must be worried about it, so brace it from below if you want and will give you piece of mind[:)]