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lvl beam supports

From: tmalenich@notes.sunysb.edu
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 129.49.92.182
Date: 28 Aug 2005
Time: 08:20 AM

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I am replacing an inadequate beam (3 - 2x8s) with 2 microlam 14" beams. The length will be 13'. Support posting must occupy a 4" wall at both ends (don't want to see the posts sticking out from the wall). The walls will be sheetrocked. 2 - 2x4s or a single 4x4 seems weak as a post, yet that is all that can catch the total 3" microlam thickness. Can I use a double 2x4 header under the beam and then group 6 2x4s under the header? Would a steel post be better to use than the previous idea? Thanks for any advise

 

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