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I'm building a new stand for my fuges. In total I'm looking to support about 50 gallons of water (~400lbs). I plan to use 2x4s throughout.
My question is: can I use 2x4s to support that much weight horizontally? I know they will work vertically. The 2x4 cross sections, will be 8 feet long, supported on the vertically by 2x4s on the ends and 2x4s vertically in the middle at 4'. I feel like it should be no problem and thinking a 2x6 would be overkill?
My question is: can I use 2x4s to support that much weight horizontally? I know they will work vertically. The 2x4 cross sections, will be 8 feet long, supported on the vertically by 2x4s on the ends and 2x4s vertically in the middle at 4'. I feel like it should be no problem and thinking a 2x6 would be overkill?