Thanks for the information. I checked into prices/availability around here (mid-Michigan); the PSL beam was ~$975 + delivery and at least a weeks wait, while the steel was ~475 including delivery an 2-3 days lead. Go figure.
I'm a little uncertain mixing steel and wood are there any special...
I am building a horse barn to hlep satisfy my wife's ongoing passion. The structure will have two stories, the upstairs being used primarily for hay storage. We were using 100 PSF total loading on the upstairs flooring.
There is a 24' x 20' section that has a beam the length of the 24'...
