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Haven't done one like this before. What's the typical scheme to support a ridge beam at an exterior fireplace for a vaulted porch? Can you span a beam left/right to pick up a post down from the ridge?
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Ridge beam at Fireplace
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Depending on the load, I will use either a flitch beam or I-beam for the ridge and pocket into the masonry if I can justify the arching action. I cut the wood back on the flitch to give 2" clearance. Have also used a dogleg (kinked) flitch for support of the ridge so it does not need support at the chimney.
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That's what I would do / have done with zero calls telling me "I can't do that".
I don't see why not, assuming that doesn't mess up the aesthetic of the vaulted roof. You could also design a truss to support the end of the ridge beam.
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When you pocket into the masonry, are you doing anything specific for uplift or relying on masonry above to hold it down?
Based on the layout I've got, seems like the beam would have to pass through the masonry on each side in order to be supported at each corner post of the porch, wondering if that is some kind of fire issue? Also, would the beam then get used to support some portion of the masonry above?
Not much uplift in my neck of the woods. Usually enough masonry above it.
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