removing a bearing wall

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removing a bearing wall

From: marcus_metcalf@excite.com
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Remote Name: 69.225.228.234
Date: 12 Mar 2006
Time: 07:06 PM

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I need to remove a bearing wall, it is in the middle of a thirty foot span of a one story house. The ceiling is made of 2x6 joists perpindicular to the wall being removed. The joists are lapped over the wall. The roof has a 5/12 pitch with composite shingles. I would like to know how large of a beam to use to span 10ft, 15ft, and 20ft. Thanks

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