Thread: Beam sizing
View Single Post
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 02-01-2008, 10:23 AM
Robert A. Kuzmick Robert A. Kuzmick is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pa
Posts: 21
Re: Beam sizing
Thanks for all the comments. I did have a PE give their stamp of approval on the modified trusses, but there is nothing in their report on the beam. Anyway, I guess the easiest solution would be to place a solid post underneath the beam at some point( maybe 16-18"' out), thus reducing the span and providing more support. Obviously, I would take the new post through to the foundation and ground.
When I read the 2006 NYS ICC code, it states that a doubled 2x10 can handle ceiling and roof at 50 PSi live load, the span woudl be 7'8". My span is 9ft, but I have two doubled 2x10's 2inches apart.
Reply With Quote