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Old 01-30-2008, 05:36 PM
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Re: Beam sizing
If the beam had obvious excessive deflection or movement you would report what you saw but, like the others said, your job is NOT to determine the structural capacity of the beam.

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Originally Posted by Robert A. Kuzmick View Post
It is 9 ft long adequately supported on both ends through to the foundation and to the ground.
I beg to differ. All I see in your pic is a 2X? supporting one end of the beam(s). I can't tell if the 2X? is nailed or bolted to the wall or not but if it is not nailed or bolted to the wall then it is suspect. I would recommend the entire arrangement be reviewed by a SE.

Also, that electrical panel beside the beam(s) support needs a cover.
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