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StructuralEng :
How are you doing? I'll be happy to assist you
StructuralEng :
What is the joist length on each side of the beam?
StructuralEng :
It supports the second floor and roof? What about the attic?
StructuralEng :
Does it support any ceramic tile?
Customer:
I'm good. What size beam would be appropriate size wise for this situation? 14' floor joist (2x10) n one side and 5' ceiling joist (2x6) on the other
Customer:
it supports the attic ceiling joist and a laundry rm. that has ceramic tile
StructuralEng :
If you have ceramic tile you will need a piece of steel to keep deflection under control for that span and loading
Customer:
The LVL's are directly under the second floor outside wall. There is a shed roof that runs into that wall .
StructuralEng :
You can put in a new I beam or sister with a channel (maybe on both sides, but you'll need to lift the floor back to the starting point to remove teh existing deflection or it will always be there.
StructuralEng :
So it's also supporting teh roof?
StructuralEng :
What is teh city and state so I can look at snow loading?
Customer:
the plan is to jack up the house to eliminate the sag or were wasting our time. Ohio , Strongsville
Customer:
what size beam would be sufficient? I would also have a flange welded to the bottom to tuck under the LVL,s
StructuralEng :
Can you post a cross section of the beam you have with whatever flange (steel?) you have?
Customer:
I don't have beam yet , I need it sized. that's why i'm asking you.
StructuralEng :
MC18x42.7 ASTM A36 steel.
StructuralEng :
Thru-bolted at 12" on center.
StructuralEng :
Make sure the channel bears directly on teh supports
Customer:
Thank you .
StructuralEng :
No problem. I'm happy to help. Good luck with your project
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