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    Dec 6, 2011, 10:46 AM
    32 foot I beam?
    I want to build a 32 by 40 barn without supports on the interiod. What type of beams do I need to use
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    Dec 6, 2011, 11:34 AM
    What type of roof will you be using? http://medfordtruss.com/RoofSpan.pdf
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    Dec 6, 2011, 06:53 PM
    Metal with a gambrel shape.
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