Mezzanine build

A short time-lapse of a mezzanine I helped build. It has doubled the capacity of the unit and made quite an interesting work area.

[@amydidonato2838]

Good jobs guys!

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

Thank you!

[@minorityreport6861]

good idea ¡¡¡¡¡¡ but the only way to anchor the wood to the wall if is the wall is made in concrete ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@jownerzr9360]

hi from the 🇵🇭 am not familiar with those metal ones used where u out the beams. what do you call that?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

Beam Brackets is how I know of them. Or according to the store tool station : www.toolstation.com/multi-truss-hanger/p24777?store=LR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwka_1BRCPARIsAMlUmEqDi4uOSSuhfTLwFJ_glN83H5FjG7zKfUqd2EVIJNuBSvO-DfD_DjYaAozbEALw_wcB

[@ichigokun5108]

how did you attached the wood support at the wall?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

We used some wall anchors like these: www.toolstation.com/shop/p98888

[@farooqishaq6974]

wouldnt it be stronger if they placed the wood edges on the cross beam

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

I guess it would. Those metal brackets we used were plenty strong anyway but resting them on top of the cross beam would have guaranteed extra strength. I believe we were already using the longest available beams the project could afford and they just so happened to match the width of the room we were working in.

[@serchmarc]

im gonna ask the same thing

[@elrusso46]

@@WoodIfICouldLtd Could it be possible to fix the metal brackets to the wall directly without having to fit cross beams? Having long enough beams that is.

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

@@elrusso46 I believe the metal brackets we used are meant to go onto a wooden beam, there may exist a similar bracket where you can do what your asking without the need for a cross beam before. That being said, as you can screw these, I don't see why you couldn't put plugs into the wall and screw these brackets straight on to said plugs. I can't vouch for this as I've never done it.

[@elrusso46]

@@WoodIfICouldLtd Thanks for the reply, i will look into the appropriate brackets.

[@drziskind4965]

Great Job. A great video. Thank you !! Does the wall anchors go through the wood support into the wall ? How long is the screw?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

The long boards are bolted to the wall with expanding concrete bolts. Yes they go through the wood. I think they were two inch long bolts.

[@sdhunter]

Hi. What was the width the floor was spanning wall to wall. My unit is about 5metres across but I'm sure it would need to be braced at that width

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

Steve Hunter From what I remember we used the full length, so around twelve feet in length. To be honest with you over time we did see some slight sagging, so even at this length a middle brace would not have been a bad idea.

[@aimanadzhan5135]

I want to do this.

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

This was quick and fun to do. I recommend trying to make one if you get the chance.

[@SatansBaby1]

Looks great, what is hight of the ceiling?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

ex Those units had a height of about eleven feet (3.35m). Very spacious.

[@byAnArgentinian]

what's that great paint you're using? O.o

[@byAnArgentinian]

+itsLean ★ Ah ok! You're not painting it, you're burning it :P

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

+itsLean ★ Yeah, a small handheld blow torch was used to give the wood that dark look. The top boards were painted white afterwards though. That part isn't shown on the video as I was only there during the main construction of the structure.

[@FrancuzSnk]

@@WoodIfICouldLtd burning those wooden beams don't lower the durability?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

@@FrancuzSnk it's a surface burn, not enough to affect the timbers stability. Only the top millimeter of the surface charrs. If you'd like to learn more about burn as a finish I recommend looking up the Japanese custom of "shou sugi ban".

[@domingosalandanan4139]

half of the floor area is mezzanine,my first test structure construction estimate

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

Domingo Salandanan I'm not sure I understand. What are you saying?

[@JordanBuxton]

Are those 2x6's you are using? What is the span?

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

If they're not 2x6 they're 2x8's . They were only cut down a little bit from their full span of 12 feet I believe. The ones on the wall were kept at full length though.

[@logisticyz9411]

may i have link of metal bracket？

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

We used something like this: www.screwfix.com/p/simpson-strong-tie-mini-timber-to-timber-joist-hanger-45-x-52mm-10-pack/41472?tc=TB2&ds_kid=92700034758565157&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249407&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&gclid=Cj0KEQjw8-LnBRCyxtfMl-Cbu48BEiQA6eUMGi7iuwMGFNme8rOykCcsJy8QSTN7uaYXgAvr3CIZ1YwaAoe48P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@FabiusCaronte]

Congratulations nice job. I would like to build a mezzanine like your 3.30 meters wide. I would like to know what size of beams you have used for the structure.

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

They are 2x8 beams of treated pine. They were bought at full length of about thirteen feet.

[@FabiusCaronte]

@@WoodIfICouldLtd Meanwhile, thank you. It seemed from the video that the beams were not all the same, the middle crosspieces seem to be of a different size. Can you confirm that they are all about 5x20 Centimeters? Thank you

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

@@FabiusCaronte I can't go and measure anything anymore as this was a job I worked a few years ago, but, yes, all the beams in the wall are the same and I would say, from my memory, they were all about 5 x 20. (2" x 8")

[@FabiusCaronte]

@@WoodIfICouldLtd Many thanks. You have been very kind.

[@julietwriting]

is concrete block empty inside ? how did you connect to wall i am looking to do one but to put plenty weight on it

[@WoodIfICouldLtd]

KAYAK FOR SALE IN MIAMI INC we used some if these every foot or so, www.toolstation.com/shop/p53883?gclid=CjwKEAjwvMnJBRCO2NSu-Puc6AUSJAAf they have held up quite well as they've put quite a bit of weight on the mezzanine too.

[@julietwriting]

i think better doing a footing because i am pulling a permit