I hoping there is an easy answer to this question. I am starting a basment remodel on my single story home. The three 2x10's are currently supported by two Jack posts 8 feet apart. I would like to have a clear span. Is it possible to span this 25 feet with an I-beam supported by Jack posts on the ends? And if so, how big? I have 8 foot ceilings so I can afford to give up some head room for a beam.Thank you for your help.
2007-08-29 15:56:58 · 5 answers · asked by tebope 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
I had a similar problem several years ago whenI remodeled my basement and needed to cut two wide doorways (6' wide and 8' wide) thru a bearing wall that ran down the full length of the basement.
I called a local structural consulting engineer that I found in the phone book yellow pages and explained my problem.
He charged me $150 to design the tri-laminate headers that I would need, and he also sketched how to install them, wrote a set of instructions, and stamped everything with his PE stamp so that it would be accepted by my local building code compliance inspector....it was well worth the cash.
I was able to find the tri-lam headers at a local building supply.
I suggest that you follow some similar procedure to solve your problem so that you don't do any permanent damage to your structure.
2007-08-29 16:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically you will only see metal i-beams in basements with posts spaced about every 14-16 feet. But, it is hard to say. If your home is one story and there are currently three 2x10's, you might be able to get away with a 25' span of LVL or an i-beam. It really depends on the weight. You need to get someone qualified out there before you start on your project.
2007-08-29 17:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically 25 feet is a long span with no supports.. and a structural engineer can easily tell you what is necesssary to support your house. Steel is probably the least expensive, but a beam will be in one piece and also heavy..a sandwich of LVL's and steel flitch plates can be an easier method, as each piece can be installed one at a time. Also-- the ends need to have the correct support too- you may need to pour a footer and extend extra support up from below! again-- pay the structural engineer to have the most confidence! Your homeowners insurance will be happier!
2007-08-30 15:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Chickenman88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been remodelling houses, banks, hotels for more than four years. I would like to help you, but I need some detailed informations, you have to send me the drawings of your existing home, mark the locations where it should have proper place to support the system. Also explain the future utilization of the modifications.
If you dont have the drawings, then please send me the photographs,of the system, then I 'll demand the dimensions I need for structural evaluation.
Thanks.
2007-08-29 17:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by sheikh z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heavily i'd get 2 fence posts and fasten them under neath some foot aside going length procedures. after which you will boost the point of use, that toddler aint goin everywhere. plus nobodies ganna see them.
2016-10-17 06:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋