Removing load bearing wall

gs300zx Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Dec 15, 2006, 06:45 AM

Removing load bearing wall

What size header will I need to replace a wall that is in basement, one floor above, span is 10' 0"? Wall is load bearing.

skiberger Posts: 562, Reputation: 41

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Dec 16, 2006, 10:11 AM

3-2x12 with 1 jack stud on each end.

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