Hello all,
Hoping to get some advice please. My daughter will be moving into a bedroom to the rear of the property. The room is quite narrow and not exactly long. So putting a single bed/high sleeper along the length of the room is going to take up way too much space.
So we’re thinking of putting together a mezzanine floor bed (floating floor bed) along the width of the room which is just over 6 ft wide. Please excuse my drawing https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wPXRzLMxFYnoOXIexZG2eBWvd6wGR1a/view?usp=sharing if not up to scratch, the green box is where I plan to build/fix the mezzanine/floor frame - hoping it makes sense and gives an idea of what we’re trying to achieve. Also sharing a link to a similar build but mine will not be to the same scale -
My daughter is currently 11yrs old. The plan is to continue using the bed as the years go by so something sturdy/strong enough to hold an adult plus a single mattress. Also, to note there is no wall to attach framework near the window area (highlighted in pink/orange). My questions/concerns are:
1) Which size timber beams should I use for the frame and internal joists? Also, which direction to fix the joists: A to B, or C to D?
2) What kind of fixings should I use for attaching the frame to the wall?
3) Do I need to add uprights in each corner for added support?
4) For the internal joists, I was thinking of using some hangers as follows. Would they suffice? https://www.screwfix.com/p/sabrefix-multi-truss-hanger-50-x-95mm-10-pack/82567
Also factoring in build of steps/ladder which I guess will add to the support/structure. And safety rails on the front and space near the window.
Would really appreciate any advice or tips. I look forward to hearing your input
Hoping to get some advice please. My daughter will be moving into a bedroom to the rear of the property. The room is quite narrow and not exactly long. So putting a single bed/high sleeper along the length of the room is going to take up way too much space.
So we’re thinking of putting together a mezzanine floor bed (floating floor bed) along the width of the room which is just over 6 ft wide. Please excuse my drawing https://drive.google.com/file/d/14wPXRzLMxFYnoOXIexZG2eBWvd6wGR1a/view?usp=sharing if not up to scratch, the green box is where I plan to build/fix the mezzanine/floor frame - hoping it makes sense and gives an idea of what we’re trying to achieve. Also sharing a link to a similar build but mine will not be to the same scale -
My daughter is currently 11yrs old. The plan is to continue using the bed as the years go by so something sturdy/strong enough to hold an adult plus a single mattress. Also, to note there is no wall to attach framework near the window area (highlighted in pink/orange). My questions/concerns are:
1) Which size timber beams should I use for the frame and internal joists? Also, which direction to fix the joists: A to B, or C to D?
2) What kind of fixings should I use for attaching the frame to the wall?
3) Do I need to add uprights in each corner for added support?
4) For the internal joists, I was thinking of using some hangers as follows. Would they suffice? https://www.screwfix.com/p/sabrefix-multi-truss-hanger-50-x-95mm-10-pack/82567
Also factoring in build of steps/ladder which I guess will add to the support/structure. And safety rails on the front and space near the window.
Would really appreciate any advice or tips. I look forward to hearing your input
