Garage attic space to kids playroom

liamolaighin · 2022-10-17 21:25:15

Hi there. Looking to finally put a stairs up to the upstairs of my garage. The plan is to turn into a space for a playroom (kids and adults!). Will 6inch rafters with 3/4 inch ply floor support a 250kg pool table safely? Also the studs under the purlins have uprights at 16inch centres. I assume its OK to take a few out for…

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Hi there. Looking to finally put a stairs up to the upstairs of my garage. The plan is to turn into a space for a playroom (kids and adults!).
Will 6inch rafters with 3/4 inch ply floor support a 250kg pool table safely?
Also the studs under the purlins have uprights at 16inch centres. I assume its OK to take a few out for an opening for storage behind I crawl space. I'll consult the guy who roofed if for me but want idea what I plan to do first. Its a decent space which is crying out for some diy

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Will 6inch rafters with 3/4 inch ply floor support a 250kg pool table safely?
The calculations depend on the span, spacing, timber grading and other factors, but almost certainly not. Run the calculations yourself but if any doubt get a structural engineer's opinion, not a roofer.

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