Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
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I have seen other engineers use a 3.5x11.875 PSL or something similar on top of an existing top plate all around a home to raise the ceiling height. This feels to me like it is inducing a hinge, but I can't quite rationalize that. It seems you could almost consider it a triple top plate where one top plate is quite deep.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?






RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
I'm assuming you've seen this in retrofit applications to avoid having to reframe the walls?
RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
thanks.
RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height
RE: Using a Wood Beam to Raise Plate Height