I believe deflection. Code in north Idaho is 40psi for roof snow load the 10psi for dead load is just their estimate. We'll get a more precise estimate for the design solution
I have a local structural engineer scheduled to meet next Wednesday. This is not my wheel house of engineering. I appreciate all the feedback and it's informing the plan with the structural engineer. I'm guessing we'll be supporting the structure, remove this beam, and install one designed to...
I wonder if they actually sell SS at the place that made the beam spec. Their prices are high enough but the lumber I've been getting sure doesn't seem that great.
I'm not sure. I was looking at a span table and could have misinterpreted. All I am sure of is the lumber supplier's spec for a double 2x12 for the current design and load for our area(attached). The only difference between their spec and the actual is the bearing points are two 2x6 not 2x4...
Thank you for this feedback! Laminating and nailing 2x4 as XR250 suggested to the bottom sounds like the easiest approach if I can get this calc shown to account for the load. If that is not possible, I think the next best approach is to sawsall-ing the old beam out and double or triple 2x12 in...
The current ridge beam of a 12'x12' room with a vaulted ceiling is a double 2x10 but it needs a double 2x12'. The room has 2x8 joists at 24" OC and bearing points of two 2x6 on either end of the beam. The roof has been sheathed and strapped so taking out the current beam is a difficult path...
