The original post: /r/diy by /u/StephenNein on 2024-11-09 19:04:22.
We're going to room a friend of my daughter for an unknown number of months - we're going to convert our unused hot tub room to a bedroom for them. I've got a basic game plan. We're going to run a frame for a platform, covering the tub over with a false loft floor, around the outside perimeter, putting in joists up to the perimeter of the tub. I've got questions about what to do after that.
- Leave the cover on or take it off and store it elsewhere? With the cover on, it's 10.5" tall, and I'll have to use 2x12's for the frame. Cover will act as an added sound dampener, as well as keeping the tub from getting (more) dust or dirt from into an old dry tub. Cover off, and I can use 2x8's or 10's. I planned to fill the voids with some insulation for sound anyway - the whole thing is gonna be a monster sound reverb box either way.
- Use what for stringers? I don't want the weight to come in contact with the fiberglass tub. 2x4's? across 6-8 feet? or would 2x6's be more appropriate for weight? Or bigger?
- They've seen the room so they know they'll have this odd floor/loft arrangement and they're thrilled with the opportunity for an unusual room - "well, so am I!" - and they're planning all the floor space they can get. They're bringing a bed and dresser, and maybe anything else they can lay hands on when they leave.
(Obviously we're going to clean all the junk out! Except for the stereo. :) )
