Room Framing – Shelf

Cut the Water-Heater-Shelf lumber according to the drawings. Install the blocking and columns. This shelf is designed to support a heavy (~450 lb) load.

Build the shelf top from sistered plywood sheets and an upper ring. Secure the shelf to the blocking and columns with 3” framing screws.

Drill a drain hole inside the ring. Carve a channel to direct the drain to the perimeter of the circle. Sleeve the circle with a piece of conduit to ensure any slow leaks drip down.

Ensure the water and data conduit protrudes through the subfloor, then coat the area with a fluid-applied waterproof membrane. Prosoco R-Guard Fast Flash shown here.

Detail shot showing the underside of the shelf.

Coat the shelf top and inside lip with a fluid-applied waterproof membrane, acting as a built-in drip pan. Prosoco R-Guard Fast Flash shown here.

Congratulations on completing the water heater shelf!

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