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How much wieght will a 5" x 5" x 5/16" x 13ft angle iron hold.

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We are remodeling our house. We want to take out a load bearing wall. The ceiling joist tie into the north wall. The north wall has a span of 10 ft that is not supported by a wall because of a sliding glass door. The header that is in the attic above this area is just 2-2x12's nailed together. I was thinking of laying an angle iron on the west and east load bearing walls and then butting 2 LVL's on the flat bottom of the angle. This would be 13 ft.

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Structural Engineer: walkereng, Consultant replied 7 years ago

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Can you take a look at the following link and answer the questions at the bottom of the sheet? Your answers will allow me to accurately model the loading and size your beam. Thanks

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3LjUB_rxIbcNVlreGljdFZUZ3kxTHhvVDFnRV9uQQ

Structural Engineer: walkereng, Consultant replied 7 years ago

Let me know when you come back online

Customer reply replied 7 years ago

I sent you reple email last nite. Just wondering if you received it.

Customer reply replied 7 years ago

Asphalt heritage shingle. 6-12 pitch, trusses are 2ft on center. Single story with a basement.

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I want my money back.

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