1950s residential wood framed ranch construction. Front rear inside field Hip roof purlins are supported on interior. Stud wall. Intent is to remove studwall and replace with LVL beam with Jack and king studs With load transfer to Foundation in basement below.How to calculate Purlin strut...
I have a project involving the need to reinforce a clear span roof joist framing for the addition of a proposed rooftop HVAC unit.
The building was constructed around the early 1900's and uses multi-wythe load bearing brick and mortar side walls with parapets projecting above roof level...
