I measured the clear span on site and the floor joists have a clear span of 10'1", the Drawings were showing an incorrect value it seems, so that was helping with the deflection #, but I will double check the calcs as it is possible it is not handling the sistered joists of different size...
Thanks for the reply and input, I appreciate your time. I agree a beam would be the best solution here. I did a site visit and unfortunately the area in question is above the untouched first floor (so sheetrock ceiling installed), and they already have the subfloor and walls framed in the second...
I am looking at a site where the homeowner is adding a second story to part of an existing one story house. The new ceiling joists in the 2nd story run perpendicular to the floor joists in the second story, making the wall between bedrooms load bearing (supporting the ceiling joists / attic...
Revisiting this topic as construction is almost completed. The framer deviated from the plan slightly and I am trying to determine if I should approve or design a fix. The (2) vertical 2x4's at the end of the chord truss were supposed to be cut and sat on top of the LVL. He decided to move the...
I have a residential site where a 3-ply LVL beam is spanning a new 24' opening and sitting on a 5-1/4" square structural glulam column on each end and attached with a Simpson column cap.
Are there any code requirements for # of king studs in this scenario since it doesn't fall into the usual...
@KootK: Yes, that was part of the plan for the end vertical but some more legit tension straps seem like a great thing to throw in for good measure.
@dhengr: Those are good things to be mindful of, thanks for the tips. I will be sure to talk to the contractor about his cuts and staying clear...
I was able to talk them into jayrod12's idea of leaving the top chord untouched and resting it on the LVL (see sketch). Drops the LVL lower but they have tall ceilings. Should be much easier on the contractor as no plywood gussets or hangers will have to be used.
Really appreciate all the input...
Yes, they would have to build a second floor shoring wall above the one currently built in the first floor which presents even more of a headache. From a construction standpoint, it seems like pushing the beam outward and using some heavy duty hangers would allow them to install the new beam...
They are adding a big open room onto the back of the house where the existing exterior wall is being removed so the new opening will now be "interior" and be connecting the existing living space to the new open room
The load path change is what is giving us pause about pushing the beam outward.
@KootK: I was thinking the diagonal would have to be cut and the miter angles on the end adjusted for the shift to stay flat with the top and bottom chord, but without having to rotate the 2x4. Do you expect the rotation to be required for it to fit?
I agree with you and jayrod12, hangers seem...
I am working with a builder who is removing an exterior wall for an addition and installing a LVL over the opening. There are box truss floor joists running perpendicular and need to tie into the LVL. In order to do that, the box trusses will need to be trimmed back about 3.5" to make room for...
