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smontey
Mar 21, 2017, 06:18 AM
I have a older double wide on afull basement. I would like to put a beam in the center where the original roofand ceiling come together. The space is 24' wide and the span is 24', What sizea beam do I need?

joypulv
Mar 21, 2017, 07:43 AM
There are Beam Calculators online, but can you explain this a little more?
Do you want a beam across the open ceiling, or across the cellar? What is the length of the house? What will be its purpose?

ma0641
Mar 21, 2017, 07:38 PM
You need the weight the beam will support. What are the dead and live loads?