Structural engineered beam question

[Roman AB]

Deflection would depend on camber
A cpl of other things he needs to consider,
what type of post?
What about uplift?
What is the roof pitch going to be?
Is their just going to be a ledger on the side of his house to tie into or is it a hip roof where he can sit the new rafters on the exterior wall

The builder said 8x8 treated post anchored with Simpson strong tie bracket. There are 2x2x3 deep post bases built into the patio rebar 16” on center. I’m not sure what the pitch would be but the roof deck will be 14’ and run out 12 from the house anchored into ledger boards on the side of the house with metal angers for the joists and rafters.

[Greenheadless]

Ok, not to hijack the thread, but what if you wanted to span a 20’ area. I have a load bearing wall and want to remove, but only have 8’ ceilings. I want the beam recessed and the joists to be attached to hoist hangers on the beam.

Thoughts?

[Death from Above]

Ok, not to hijack the thread, but what if you wanted to span a 20’ area. I have a load bearing wall and want to remove, but only have 8’ ceilings. I want the beam recessed and the joists to be attached to hoist hangers on the beam.

Thoughts?

Doable. Just need to see hiw roof is framed and the load on the wall. Lots of variables but doable

[Death from Above]

Deflection would depend on camber
A cpl of other things he needs to consider,
what type of post?
What about uplift?
What is the roof pitch going to be?
Is their just going to be a ledger on the side of his house to tie into or is it a hip roof where he can sit the new rafters on the exterior wall

Only glu lams are build with camber and it will still deflect in that span. But you are correct.

I think steel is what i see being used most around here...or another post ��

[mikemorvan]

Thats a monster...If you have high ceilings should be ok, an 8' eve will ahve the beam down at head height...just something to consider...

did they tell how much deflection to expect?

That IS a big beam. Would suggest getting some equipment to lift it into place. Trying to man handle that thing into place could / would be very dangerous.

[Lampasas]

I would think that you could easily get away with 3 16 or 18” LVL’s I am a custom home builder and that is what our engineers call for often. You don’t seem to be supporting a crazy amount of weight either.

[az2tx]

Ok, not to hijack the thread, but what if you wanted to span a 20’ area. I have a load bearing wall and want to remove, but only have 8’ ceilings. I want the beam recessed and the joists to be attached to hoist hangers on the beam.

Thoughts?

It can be done, one or two story? If two what are the joist heights

[kmitchl]

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Stinking phone. Meant to post a new thread.

[Greenheadless]

It can be done, one or two story? If two what are the joist heights

Single story, low hip roof, I wanna say the joists are 2x6.

[Death from Above]

Single story, low hip roof, I wanna say the joists are 2x6.

Joist height do not determine the load. Anyone that can size a beam for such a situation without seeing how the framing is on the load beating wall is an accident waiting to happen.

Lots of variables but doable