Cutting load bearing members - standard practices

Posted by mike on September 27, 2006, 6:39 pm

Thanks for all the input - I posted this earlier this morning and should
have realized there really isnt a "standard practice" when it comes to
cutting load bearing members. Its a little late to rethink the location of
the window on this as we have already toothed out the position in the brick
veneer.
The doubled stud I need to cut supports a rafter beam comprised of a 2x4
sandwiched between two 2x8's. This beam spans 19' to a parallel interior
wall. There is a roof support tied into this beam that makes 45 degrees with
the beam. Its attach to the beam about 8ft from the plate.
I dont think this is a big deal, and agree that it deserves careful planning
before simply forging ahead and assuming a repair is good for the long haul.
I didnt want to make a science fair project out of this but rather was
hoping for some ideas on how to adequately transfer the loads from a doubled
2x4 wall stud to the two adjacent studs via a header component.
My design will probably be overkill but I will seek out the advice of a pro
before I further my investment of time and materials.
Mike
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Posted by Bob Morrison on September 27, 2006, 7:00 pm

In a previous post mike wrote...
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Mike:
That's the best advice you have given yourself. Hire an engineer to
recommend a proper solution. It may cost a few hundred bucks, but you
won't have to worry about whether you did it correctly or not. The cost
of engineering is only money, peace of mind is priceless.
--
Bob Morrison, PE, SE
R L Morrison Engineering Co
Structural & Civil Engineering
Poulsbo WA
bob at rlmorrisonengr dot com

Posted by dpb on September 27, 2006, 8:35 pm

mike wrote:
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Replacing a little on one side and moving the other way would seem
relatively simple unless you've used a masonry saw and actually cut a
line. But even there, the only difference will be using some of the
brick to fill in.
As you've no doubt realized, starting from the inside out first would
probably have saved a fair amount of additional effort... :)
While I'm sure it can be done where you want, I'm pretty sure I'd just
move it and go on. But, this is usenet so it's easy to tell somebody
else what to do w/ impunity... :)

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