Need Structural Engineer to determine Roof Load Capacity

Hi all. I live in a limestone in park slope where there is an existing 150 Sq ft wood deck. I have a bunch of planters on the deck and want to make sure that the roof can handle the weight. With a new baby I find myself being more conservative. I woudl appreciate any recomendations for a structural engineer who can advise as to whether it is safe to hae those planters up there.By the way, the roof deck is supported by 5″ thick rubber blocks. Many thanks. Adley

adleybrooklyn

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

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gentrificator | 10 years and 9 months ago

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Researching old posts here- what did the engineer tell you? I’m in a 100 year+ old building and am curious if my roof can sustain 3-350 of live weight.

builtinstudio | 12 years and 11 months ago

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You can email or call Luke Amey, PE of LIA Engineering.  (917) 524-9542, luke.amey@liaeng.com -Gary Eisner, www.builtinstudio.com