"Can a structural engineer please help me with this problem". I need to remove a load bearing wall to expand a living room on the first floor of residence. I am also building a second story on this home. I need to place a support beam in the ceiling of the first floor to support the...
I sure do thank you fellows for your help and consideration. I do not feel comfortable with the strucural engineer that I consulted with. I just want to make sure that this beam is plenty to support my floor and addition. the second story above the beam will be mainly bedrooms. there will be one...
I have a span of 18 feet that I need to put a wood beam or LVL beam TO REMOVE A LOAD BEARING WALL. It can be no higher than 12" but as wide as needed. There will be a second story on top of this floor. Can someone please offer your engineering experiance and recommend what beam would be...
I have a span of 18 feet that I need to put a wood beam or LVL beam in for floor joist support. It can be no higher than 12" but as wide as needed. There will be a second story on top of this floor. Can someone please offer your engineering experiance and recommend what beam would be...
