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want to remove a load supporting wall to enlarge a living room and replace it with 4 or 5 inch I-beam

From: jailbird98@sbcglobal.net
Category: Structural
Email: jailbird98@sbcglobal.net
Remote Name: 69.153.51.204
Date: 17 Dec 2006
Time: 08:10 PM

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I have a 19' load supporting wall (only supports 2"x6"s in ceiling and has 2 braces for roof structure supporting on wall) and I want to remove the wall to enlarge my living room, I want to replace the wall with an I beam. I just don't know what size and thickness will support that load without sagging in the middle. I don't want any supports in the middle of the room. 8' ceilings. any advice will be helpful. thanks, Jimmie Lopez

 

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