I’m installing a residential elevator in my home. The installation requires a padeye in the ceiling to carry 1500 lbs. I have 2x6” ceiling joists spanning 16’. I planned to bridge a 2x10 across two joists in the attic and pass the padeye post through it from below to carry the load. The padeye is 5/8” diameter rated for 5000 lbs. Will the ceiling joists and 2x10 bridge be sufficient to temporarily carry the 1500 lb load?
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1Define "temporary" please. How will you bridge the 2x10? to the joists?– JACKCommented Jun 28, 2022 at 13:46
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1For those of us not familiar with the term, what's a "padeye"?– FreeManCommented Jun 28, 2022 at 13:47
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216 foot span, 2x6, 1500lbs. Not something I would stand under.– crip659Commented Jun 28, 2022 at 14:09
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1Wow, what's the purpose of doing this temporarily? Shoot for permanent and you might find that the 2x10 might not even be sufficient. Consult an engineer because it sounds like you might be out of your depth with this project.– MonkeyZeusCommented Jun 28, 2022 at 14:23
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"temporary"? when the beam breaks all it was feeling was the load.– Solar MikeCommented Jun 28, 2022 at 14:54
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No. At least not safely or wisely.
16' is a really long span for a 2x6, even as just a ceiling. Even with two of them you'd have massive sag, and if either aren't very robust specimens I wouldn't be surprised by catastrophic failure. Even if they were up to the task, tip/twist is a real possibility without boxing or bracing. That would mean game over.
answered Jun 28, 2022 at 19:42
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Thanks to all. I think I’ll double the 2x10 and run perpendicular from the rim joist across three ceiling joists with a steel post below to carry the load.– AndyCommented Jun 29, 2022 at 19:04
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