Timeline for Removing a supporting interior wall
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| Mar 15, 2023 at 21:32 | comment | added | keshlam | In my case they used another form of manufactured lumber, specifically designed for lengthwise compression. I don't remember what it was called. They also had to install a steel C-beam in the basement to carry the newly concentrated force to main beam and foundation. This is why one hires an engineer to design it properly. | |
| Mar 15, 2023 at 21:09 | history | edited | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Mar 15, 2023 at 19:04 | comment | added | Alex | Thanks. I was asking about type of wood for supporting the lvl beam because I didn't know if it required a special kind of support since it'd be holding more weight, or if normal framing lumber (e.g. 2x4's) was enough. | |
| Mar 15, 2023 at 19:00 | history | edited | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Mar 15, 2023 at 18:53 | history | answered | isherwood | CC BY-SA 4.0 |