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Beam size
I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
12' joist span at existing wall.
Thanks
Dave
I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
12' joist span at existing wall.
Thanks
Dave
Re: Beam size
On Apr 4, 11:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
Try the Canadian Wood Council's online design tools or an engineered
lumber manufacturer's web site, such as Trusjoist. Both have span
tables for their products.
R
On Apr 4, 11:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
Try the Canadian Wood Council's online design tools or an engineered
lumber manufacturer's web site, such as Trusjoist. Both have span
tables for their products.
R
Re: Beam size
It would be a bit unusual for a basement wall to be load bearing.
I suspect you have a beam/girder already and the 2x6 wall was used
to conceal the i beam and /or columns. You can't just yank the
wall out and hope that the beam is there, but I would sure do some
extra research.
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"Dave" <djszeifried@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
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>I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall
>and replace it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where
>can I get some info on the proper size and min opening between
>supports. It's a 2 story house and 12' joist span at existing
>wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
It would be a bit unusual for a basement wall to be load bearing.
I suspect you have a beam/girder already and the 2x6 wall was used
to conceal the i beam and /or columns. You can't just yank the
wall out and hope that the beam is there, but I would sure do some
extra research.
--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)
dgriff237@7cox . net
"Dave" <djszeifried@eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:NQrJj.15733$pb5.12307@edtnps89...
>I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall
>and replace it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where
>can I get some info on the proper size and min opening between
>supports. It's a 2 story house and 12' joist span at existing
>wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
Re: Beam size
Dave wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
>
Your local lumber yard would help. T.
Dave wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
>
Your local lumber yard would help. T.
Re: Beam size
on 4/4/2008 11:30 AM Dave said the following:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
>
>
Above my head right now, I have a triple 2x10 beam that spans 11 feet
across an alcove and supported at the ends by being embedded into
concrete walls. The joists run perpendicular across this beam. There is
a kitchen above and it has been there for 25 years.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
on 4/4/2008 11:30 AM Dave said the following:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
>
>
>
Above my head right now, I have a triple 2x10 beam that spans 11 feet
across an alcove and supported at the ends by being embedded into
concrete walls. The joists run perpendicular across this beam. There is
a kitchen above and it has been there for 25 years.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @
Re: Beam size
On Apr 4, 11:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports.
You really should seek information on the maximum distance between
supports. The minimum is always 0'-0" ;)
R
On Apr 4, 11:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
> the proper size and min opening between supports.
You really should seek information on the maximum distance between
supports. The minimum is always 0'-0" ;)
R
Re: Beam size
If you Google
wood beam span tables
you will get all the info you need, and more.
James
If you Google
wood beam span tables
you will get all the info you need, and more.
James
Re: Beam size
James wrote:
> If you Google
>
>
>
> wood beam span tables
>
>
> you will get all the info you need, and more.
>
> James
>
>
Maybe, maybe not. The span tables don't give you the load calculations
nor factor in all of the adjustment factors that apply to wood
structural members.
Matt
James wrote:
> If you Google
>
>
>
> wood beam span tables
>
>
> you will get all the info you need, and more.
>
> James
>
>
Maybe, maybe not. The span tables don't give you the load calculations
nor factor in all of the adjustment factors that apply to wood
structural members.
Matt
Re: Beam size
On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace=
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info =
on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and=
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
Dave-
If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
consider a glulam.
here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
condition & wood species
* w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
cheers
Bob
On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace=
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info =
on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and=
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
Dave-
If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
consider a glulam.
here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
condition & wood species
* w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
cheers
Bob
Re: Beam size
Bobk207 wrote:
> On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
>> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
>> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
>> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
>> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dave
>
> Dave-
>
> If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
> per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
>
> Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
> multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
>
> If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
> consider a glulam.
>
>
> here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
> condition & wood species
>
> * w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
>
> cheers
> Bob
And the key statement here is "Specific beam designs should be reviewed
by a licensed design professional."
Matt
Bobk207 wrote:
> On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
>> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace
>> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info on
>> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and
>> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Dave
>
> Dave-
>
> If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
> per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
>
> Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
> multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
>
> If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
> consider a glulam.
>
>
> here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
> condition & wood species
>
> * w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
>
> cheers
> Bob
And the key statement here is "Specific beam designs should be reviewed
by a licensed design professional."
Matt
Re: Beam size
On Apr 5, 2:11 pm, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix . net > wrote:
> Bobk207 wrote:
> > On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> >> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and repl=
ace
> >> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some in=
fo on
> >> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house =
and
> >> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> >> Thanks
> >> Dave
>
> > Dave-
>
> > If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
> > per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
>
> > Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
> > multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
>
> > If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
> > consider a glulam.
>
> > here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
> > condition & wood species
>
> > * w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
>
> > cheers
> > Bob
>
> And the key statement here is "Specific beam designs should be reviewed
> by a licensed design professional."
>
> Matt
Dave-
As Matt points out, unless you can correctly determine the load & pick
a serviceable beam, you might want to consider using a designer,
engineer or experienced contractor.
cheers
Bob
On Apr 5, 2:11 pm, Matt Whiting <whit...@epix . net > wrote:
> Bobk207 wrote:
> > On Apr 4, 8:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> >> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and repl=
ace
> >> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some in=
fo on
> >> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house =
and
> >> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> >> Thanks
> >> Dave
>
> > Dave-
>
> > If you can calculate the load that the beam will need to handle (lbs
> > per ft). you could use a span calculator to size it.
>
> > Depending on the load & the span you might be able to get away with a
> > multiple 2x10 or 2x12.
>
> > If the loads are high & you want to minimize beam depth you might
> > consider a glulam.
>
> > here is a link to glulam load / span tables depending on service
> > condition & wood species
>
> > * w w w .aitc-glulam.org/capacity.asp
>
> > cheers
> > Bob
>
> And the key statement here is "Specific beam designs should be reviewed
> by a licensed design professional."
>
> Matt
Dave-
As Matt points out, unless you can correctly determine the load & pick
a serviceable beam, you might want to consider using a designer,
engineer or experienced contractor.
cheers
Bob
Re: Beam size
On Apr 4, 10:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace=
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info =
on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and=
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
Go to Home Depot.
* w w w .planorealestateadvisor . com
* w w w .planorealty.blogspot . com
On Apr 4, 10:30 am, "Dave" <djszeifr...@eastlink.ca> wrote:
> I would like to open up a basement by removing a 2x6 stud wall and replace=
> it with a wood laminated beam ( 2x10's or 12's) where can I get some info =
on
> the proper size and min opening between supports. It's a 2 story house and=
> 12' joist span at existing wall.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
Go to Home Depot.
* w w w .planorealestateadvisor . com
* w w w .planorealty.blogspot . com
