Hi

I'm trying to work out some details. What load ratings are needed for
walls and upstairs floor for a new build house? (Load rathing rather
than deflection.) I know whats usually used, but I need to know what
is actually required, as I want to do soemthing different if possible.


thanks, NT

On 28 June, 15:56, NT wrote:
Hi

I'm trying to work out some details. What load ratings are needed for
walls and upstairs floor for a new build house? (Load rathing rather
than deflection.) I know whats usually used, but I need to know what
is actually required, as I want to do soemthing different if possible.

thanks, NT

For domestic spaces, static floor load rating is usually 1.5KN/sq m.

No ratings for walls, can't remember figures for balustrades, but
there are some.

Figures higher for non-domestic spaces.

Look at Part A Structures of the Approved Documents for more info.

NT wrote:
Hi

I'm trying to work out some details. What load ratings are needed for
walls and upstairs floor for a new build house? (Load rathing rather
than deflection.) I know whats usually used, but I need to know what
is actually required, as I want to do soemthing different if possible.


thanks, NT

in general the regs specify deflection only, as with any materials you
are likely to use, that is way higher max load factor than you will ever
encounter.

On Jun 28, 6:49*pm, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:
NT wrote:
Hi

I'm trying to work out some details. What load ratings are needed for
walls and upstairs floor for a new build house? (Load rathing rather
than deflection.) I know whats usually used, but I need to know what
is actually required, as I want to do soemthing different if possible.

thanks, NT

in general the regs specify deflection only, as with any materials you
are likely to use, that is way higher max load factor than you will ever
encounter.

I'm sure that's true for wood floor structures, but I'd be very
surprised if no load ratings are specified. I'm looking at the
possibility of using something a bit like plaster (but not plaster)
for both walls and upstairs floor. BR Part A I've only read so far
yet, but its referring to some BSes, the cost of which I don't yet
know.


NT