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08-23-2009, 09:36 PM
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Lam beam question
I have a load bearing wall that I am eliminating and putting in a lam beam. My question is, what is the best way to tie into the existing walls on either side of the wall we are dropping. I am just curious as to the best way to tie the lam beam into the other walls to provide a solid structural tie in. The beam is only a 10' section of wall that we are dropping. what would be better for this application a 2x10 or a 2x12 lam beam ? Thanks for in advance for your help
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08-23-2009, 09:38 PM
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08-23-2009, 09:47 PM
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any thoughts guys ?
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08-23-2009, 09:52 PM
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If you havent figured out the load or dont have an engineer to figure it out go with a steel I-beam. Better safe then sorry. I like steel, much stronger, cheaper and less flex.
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08-23-2009, 09:58 PM
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What do the stamped engineers plans say, the ones that were submitted to building dept?
Last edited by kevjob; 08-24-2009 at 08:55 AM.
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08-23-2009, 10:08 PM
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What do they stamped engineers plans say, the ones that were submitted to building dept?
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I dont think they say, because I dont think they exist 
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08-23-2009, 10:50 PM
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I am not sure I have an answer but, I do have a question.
How much a sq/ft for installing slate?
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08-23-2009, 11:11 PM
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How much a sq/ft for installing slate?
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Depends on how guud you want it installed. I can do it for $2 ft if you dont mind a slight unevenness and a little grout displacement.
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08-24-2009, 07:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian1780
I have a load bearing wall that I am eliminating and putting in a lam beam. My question is, what is the best way to tie into the existing walls on either side of the wall we are dropping. I am just curious as to the best way to tie the lam beam into the other walls to provide a solid structural tie in. The beam is only a 10' section of wall that we are dropping. what would be better for this application a 2x10 or a 2x12 lam beam ? Thanks for in advance for your help
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08-24-2009, 07:59 AM
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I think you should hire a licensed general contractor who knows what they are doing and have a P.E. figure the loads, get the plans sealed and pull a permit.
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08-24-2009, 01:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian1780
I have a load bearing wall that I am eliminating and putting in a lam beam. My question is, what is the best way to tie into the existing walls on either side of the wall we are dropping. I am just curious as to the best way to tie the lam beam into the other walls to provide a solid structural tie in. The beam is only a 10' section of wall that we are dropping. what would be better for this application a 2x10 or a 2x12 lam beam ? Thanks for in advance for your help
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Any "GC" should know how to post up a beam in a wall. Do you know what jack studs are 
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08-24-2009, 01:48 PM
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Is" xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" on the east or west coast?
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08-24-2009, 02:04 PM
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Is" xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" on the east or west coast?
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How do you pronounce that
e-xxxxxxxxxxx-S
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08-24-2009, 02:06 PM
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Any "GC" should know how to post up a beam in a wall. Do you know what jack studs are |
We sometimes call'em trimmers on the left coast.
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08-24-2009, 05:16 PM
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We sometimes call'em trimmers on the left coast.
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Tru dat,.. i hear that out here too sometimes. 
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08-24-2009, 05:21 PM
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Quote:
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I have a load bearing wall that I am eliminating and putting in a lam beam. My question is, what is the best way to tie into the existing walls on either side of the wall we are dropping. I am just curious as to the best way to tie the lam beam into the other walls to provide a solid structural tie in. The beam is only a 10' section of wall that we are dropping. what would be better for this application a 2x10 or a 2x12 lam beam ? Thanks for in advance for your help
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Are the "existing" walls part of the wall you are removing, and in line with it on either side? if so, treat it like a header in a R.O. just use 3 or 4 jack(trimmer) studs.
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08-24-2009, 05:25 PM
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Simple answer to the last question.
A 2x12 beam is BETTER than a 2x10 beam
Always glad to help with the tough questions.
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08-24-2009, 08:08 PM
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What a lot of HO's err people forget to consider is not just the header size but also the footing size.You are taking weight that was spread out over a 10' span and now it is going to be bearing on two 6" or so areas.If the wall was holding up only ceiling joists it is not usually a problem.But anything else and you can have big trouble.
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08-24-2009, 08:35 PM
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I wonder if he put the slate in first?
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