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    Jul 29, 2016, 08:24 AM
    Can I open bearing wall in basement by doubling beam?
    I have a bearing wall in my basement I'd like to open up completely. Can I bolt a secondary 2x10 beam to it and toenail supports into the existing outer walls? It is a 15 foot span with no wall above it, but it does support all floor joists on that side. I can send a pics if necessary.
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    Jul 30, 2016, 09:57 AM
    You should get a construction engineer to check what is needed. All bearing has to be on the sill and you will probably need a steel plate the length of existing beam

    Chuck
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    Jul 30, 2016, 12:34 PM
    I pretty much agree with Chuck. This must be a center wall, right? Depending on when it was built that wall is not load bearing but likely has a support column iniside it. Picture would ne nice
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