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    Mar 25, 2013, 04:40 PM
    30' x 40' garage
    I am building a 30' x 40' ,3 bay garage. I plan on using a 40' LVL beam in the center to support the upstairs attic. Can I install a large enough beam to make it free standing ? Or will I need support post?
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    Mar 25, 2013, 05:13 PM
    That's an engineering question but with dead and live load above I would think you need at least 1 post. The company that makes the LVL should be able to tell you.
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