Mekon spaketh...

Shortly I may be asked to build a semi/permanent theatrical stage
inside a church.

This particular construction has some unique problems/challenges.

1. The building is "heritage listed" which means whatever we do has to
'touch lightly' on the building structure.
2. The floor is polished hardwood.
3. The stage must not creak
4. It is essentially a platform 900 (3ft ) high, 5.8m (19ft) wide by
4.2m (13 ft) long
5. It will be attached on the long side to an existing stage/alcove
6. Set construction crews being what they are, it may be necessary to
replace the (ply?) flooring on the top of the stage every five or six
years.

I was thinking about laying down a ply floor on top of the original
floor, but not fastened to it, with felt underlay between.then
ataching the posts with triple grips to the ply. - I don't know if

Any suggestions?


Sounds like straight carpentry. Is a permit required? Will there be lights,
floor outlets? I have never built a stage, but I would think the floor
would need to be sound deadened (no clomping sounds). Ask during service if
there are any carpenters who would volunteer an afternoon.

Why is it semi-permanent?
--
McQualude