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cboylan
May 5, 2012, 01:49 PM
How far can you span a 2 X 12 heade (2. 2' X 12" nailed together with a 1/2" plywood sandwiched between) it will be replacing an interior load bearing wall.
Single story house with rafters.

ma0641
May 5, 2012, 09:28 PM
First, check with your local permitting Dept since they may have criteria. What type of wood for the header? Makes a big difference between spruce and SYP. In a 1 story home with only joist bearing and no other load 10-12 ft depending on wood.