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Why would my basement beam be sagging so much?
Why it is sagging is either 1) it is in the process of failing, 2) it was under-specified, or 3) something above it has changed since installation.
How to fix without a pole is almost certainly going ...
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Why would my basement beam be sagging so much?
That's a fair amount of sag. I'd also want to do something about it. I'm not sure whether it's a failure risk, but it's undoubtedly causing wall cracks and door alignment issues above. The reason is ...
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Can I replace joist bridging in one bay with partial blocking?
Yeah, you can.
That bridging serves to hold the joist in position and to transfer load from one joist to another. It's not a critical component, really. It just improves overall stiffness in the floor,...
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How much of a problem is this rotted joist end and what should I do about it?
Carve out the rotten part and don't try to restore it,
If the rot is too bad to continue using this joist repair it (using new wood and repair plates/sistering etc) or replace it.
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How to recess a subfloor for a curbless shower with TJI I-joists?
Not saying these are good options, but they are possibilities. You would need your local structural engineer or potential architect to check them out and confirm them.
A) Instead of sinking the sub ...
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How to recess a subfloor for a curbless shower with TJI I-joists?
As others have stated, you definitely need a structural engineer for this.
We built a new house with a curbless shower and I-joist floor a few years ago, so I can tell you how the engineer approached ...
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How can I interface a large I beam and wooden top plate?
You're overthinking. Just cut out the plates.
That's how it's always done. The beam ties into the wall and provides the lateral stability that the plates might have (if there weren't already all kinds ...
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How would this impact the structural stability of the wall?
If you place a 2x4 across two saw horses wide side down and push down at the centre, it will easily flex. Now turn the 2x4 on its narrow ...
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Follow up to an old question
Seems like a bit of a Frame Challenge!
I have actually heard of walls being built with the 2x4s in the usual orientation but with this sort of offset design and extra thickness - perhaps 5.5" ...
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Is a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" 1.8E parallam PSL header sufficient for 3' door opening in load-bearing wall?
No. The bare minimum bearing header is a double 2x6 (the 5¼" size for this product). That's even questionable for this span. I'd want to see a double 2x8 or 2x10. It doesn't matter that you have ...
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Do I need to address a gap between rafter and ridge board?
I would take you're 2x6 and cut 2 pieces about a foot long then get your grade from the existing rafter and nail them to the damaged rafter on both sides flush to the ridge board like its suppose too.
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