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I-beam supportFrom: biglar368@yahoo.com
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 68.203.232.173
Date: 24 May 2006
Time: 12:26 PM
CommentsI am a novice when it comes to building things but have some general knowledge (not much please bare with me). I am attempting to build a 32 X 35 shop next to my existing garage with the help of some more experienced friends. The shop is so big that I would hate to waste the room in the attic portion of the shop so I was planning to make a small storage space for my wife there (small pony walls and collar ties). There will be no more weight than her craft items and seasonal decorations. The span is 32 feet. I know I will need some sort of beam support if I am to make a room in the upper part. I planned on using 2x8 or 2x10 joyces and 2x6 rafters. The upstairs floor would be nothing more than 1/2 osb or plywood. The roof would be a 6 on 12 which I know would not make much space in the upstairs (she is only 5 foot tall) but again its just for small storage items (no pool tables). Also it will be built on 16in centers. I would rather have a steel i-beam instead of an engineered wood beam. The length would have to be 35 feet. The beam will rest on outside walls and not on any headers for any type of door. So now to the point: What would be a good size beam to use? I have been told that a standard 10in beam will work. This is coming from a friend who has years of experience building commercial buildings but I am spending my hard earned money and would like a second opinionbefore i buy something that I can't return. Also can the beam be supported on the ends with just wood (reinforced outside walls) or should there be a metal pole welded to plate and then bolted to the concrete? I don't mind having an exposed pole outside my wall so long as it is near as possible to the wall. I do not want to use any other type of pole to support the beam other than on the ends. Almost forgot.....Also planned on drying in the upper room with 1/2 drywall and insulation. Also wanted to drywall the ceiling in the bottom of the shop (not sure if that makes a difference in weight in figuring the beam size). I will appreciate any advice i recieve. Thank you for your time.
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