load bearing walls

ted hand · #1 Nov 4, 2006, 07:33 AM

when replacing a load bearing wall what size lumber do i need to support a second story floor when the opening is 16ft. this wall is in the center of the house which is 24ft wide

skiberger · Nov 7, 2006, 07:07 PM

You best be asking a structural engineer.
If your going to clear span the opening you may a steel beam or a microlam beam.
These beams will need to be spec'd/sized by an engineer.



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