The Manufacturer's Engineer got back to me with the following msg and attached report
"Attached is a BC Calc design report that shows the (2) 1 ¾” x 11 ¼” Versa-Lam cut down to a (2) 1 ¾” x 10 ½” deep member.
The member as cut is acceptable"
any advice on what the pdf is saying ?
Thanks
Thank you all for your time and advice.
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