sizing beam for header
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Remodel - header sizing question
Comments (7)""Kitchen remodel" means that these are first floor openings." May not be a good assumption. The prpoblem woth older houses is that the design drawinga are rarely avbailable, and a load calculation must be performed to size the header. If it is in a gable wall it is a lot easier since these are not typically load bearing walls (beyond the weight of the wall itself). That said, not all 1930 houses follow what is considered 'standard practice'. If it is not in a gable it is most likely bearing the weight of the roof (and any uppper floors). Another thing that shows up in older houses is load transfer can be compromised by previous remodeling jobs. The snow load in Northern Virginia is 25 lbs/ft^2....See MoreHeader size for Transom over pocket door
Comments (1)Possible...yes. Anything is at the end of the day but it depends on what is required to complete that. The presence of that screw jack indicates that the post is carrying a load and a window is not rated to do that. If you were going to be a transom above that, it would have to, at minimum, be 2 pieces with a post in between...or...have a beam installed in the floor to carry the load across the opening. This is ultimately less of a window question and more of an engineer question first and foremost....See MoreSteel beam equivalent for double 2" x 10" wood header 12' long
Comments (2)You need an engineer to tell you what is needed to provide the same support....See MoreHow can you install Sconce lights on a LVL/header beam?
Comments (3)Fur out 3/4" for Romex, probably bad detail at flanking walls though if not continued. Or exposed raceway. Although I'm not quite sure how you fit a beam for an 8' long window between 7.5' and 6.75' or your kitchen layout, but maybe, with such a low ceiling height maybe a typical sconce over the sink is not the right fixture. Maybe a recessed can (cans along the 8' window) would be better....See MoreUser
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