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Re: microlam beam

From: rmillard@comcast.net
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 68.36.23.98
Date: 12 Aug 2003
Time: 11:43 PM

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You can't guess on this type of thing. 19'5" is a very long span without support. Most "professional" lumber yards can have the beam manufacture design an engineered floor system for you at no cost. If you just need a beam they can call the manufacture for a recommendation. Because your free span is so long you building inspector my ask for the certification on the beam. Also remember that even if your beam supports the load the deflection may be unacceptable. I think it would be worth $200 or $300 to have and Architech run the numbers. I just did a job with a 16' free span and it required a 10" steel I beam.

 

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