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Beam size Dave 04-04-2008
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Posted by Dave on April 4, 2008, 11:30 am
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



Posted by RicodJour on April 4, 2008, 1:27 pm
> 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

Posted by DanG on April 4, 2008, 6:25 pm
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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>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
>



Posted by TonyG on April 5, 2008, 12:09 am
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.

Posted by willshak on April 5, 2008, 10:12 am
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.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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