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    Aug 8, 2015, 03:07 PM
    Load bearing beam
    Would doubled 2x12's suffice for a load bearing beam 16 feet long that holds roof truss in new england.
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    Aug 8, 2015, 03:27 PM
    Sorry but no where near enough info to answer. Are you talking about a 16 beam supported only at each end which has trusses along it for the full 16'? This would be like a garage door opening, right?
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    Aug 9, 2015, 12:37 PM
    Trusses typically don't need a bearing wall. What are you trying to accomplish? Parallel or across the trusses?
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