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At material prices of about $0.40 (Canadian) per pound and union wages somewhere near the Moon, how much would it cost to buy a couple of new W8X24's? Kind regards, idl

Not an easy task in general. Much would depend on the type of soil and location and type of the structures on the adjacent lot(s).

Use light gauge steel joists when replacing old rotten/damaged/eaten away wood. Light gauge does not rot, it does not attract any insects, it is light and strong at the same time. www.givmorehomes.com

A flagpole is a structure, a lawyer is a lawyer and ignorance is bliss. People, we are wasting time.

Jon: What is the physical size of the existing building? Is it a single/double storey? What was it is made of?

If you ask a Structural Engineer, a flag pole IS a structure, as (a) it resists applied (wind) loads by transfering them to the point(-s) of support and (b) by doing that, it does not move. (If it did, it would be a mechanism.) If you ask a Lawyer, you may get a different answer, but, please...

Double-up the existing wood joists as required. Forget the steel beam.

We are using STRAP. We bought it because, at the time, it was the only structural design software with light gauge steel capabilities that could be had at a reasonable price. Comments: VERY, VERY cumbersome. No printed manual (hard copy) included. Technical support: A...

I agree with JAE, especially with sentence #2 in para #2.

People, Forgive me, I know this is not exactly dealing with the subject, but next time try to use light gauge steel instead of wood framing in termite infested areas. Your clients will be delighted. ;-) idl@istar.ca www.givmorehomes.com

I agree with JAE. For very long buildings, however, I would incorporate expansion joints and have an X-brace installed in each building section. The same goes for long crane runways. The length of each section is determined by the amount of the expected movement and the expansion joint type. No...