wall opening beam sizing
wall opening beam sizing
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Hello
A question I need some help with please. I am planning an addition and would like to know what would be adequate support for the following situation. I would like to open up an outside wall on my single story frame house and have a ten foor passage through into a new addition. The current wall is stick framed. I will be removing the framing to allow for a new 10 foot passage way. I realize this will require a horizonal beam support to replace the removed framing . I am thinking of a 6" steel I beam. Anyone have any experience and could give me some guidance, it would be appreciated.
A question I need some help with please. I am planning an addition and would like to know what would be adequate support for the following situation. I would like to open up an outside wall on my single story frame house and have a ten foor passage through into a new addition. The current wall is stick framed. I will be removing the framing to allow for a new 10 foot passage way. I realize this will require a horizonal beam support to replace the removed framing . I am thinking of a 6" steel I beam. Anyone have any experience and could give me some guidance, it would be appreciated.






RE: wall opening beam sizing
RE: wall opening beam sizing
For a single story loading situation, a site built laminated beam consisting of three 2X10's separated by 1/2 inch plywood, all glued and screwed will be adequate. Lumber should be #1 grade. Additionally, if you have an 8' ceiling, I believe the rough opening for a standard door height will be correct by adding only one thickness of 2X material , thus eliminate any blocking requirements. Hope this helps.
RE: wall opening beam sizing
RE: wall opening beam sizing
Like many others have said, please consult a local structural engineer or a civil engineer familiar with structural work to get the solution. Few thousand bucks spent here may save you tens of thousands later on.
Good luck to you.