See attached. (2) 1 3/4x18 LVL notched 8 3/4" to sit on double top plate. Simpson HU410 hanger with some nails in double plate and some in LVL header. Looks like the hanger would have a capacity of 2,300 lbs if fully nailed in a solid member.
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If the LVL was 9 1/4" and un-notched, it would likely be fine. Does the notch have the same effect as it does on dimensional lumber. I have always heard it does, but intuitively, it seems that the ply'ed nature of the LVL would not be affected.jayrod12 said:I guess the question would be, what has more shear capacity, the remaining portion of the LVL that is sitting on the top of the wall, or the hanger?
Am drawing that up as we speak.jrisebo said:what about a steel angle thru bolted to make up the difference, or up the sides with angles?
I am worried that the header will get too beat up if they take off the old one.nac521 said:Replace with an HGUS48 hanger
OP said:Seems like a better idea than using screws because LVL elements are relatively thin and have vertical orientation of plies