
Wood beam equivilant in steel? - Fine Homebuilding
2006年10月3日 · doing a rough estimate on a job. Client wants to have a steel beam instead of the specified 4 X 2″X 10″ or 3 X 2″X12″ built up beam. This […]
beam pockets - Fine Homebuilding
2007年1月13日 · Hey all you nail benders. What is the depth of the typical beam pocket for steel support into the exterior foundation wall. Most of my experience with bearing points and lintels is 8 inches. Is residential less? The steel is W8x13.
Best paint/primer for metal I-beams - Fine Homebuilding
2012年4月9日 · I'm building an elevated concrete deck, which is supported by a couple of W8x13 I-beams. The I-beams will be protected from the elements except for the warm, humid, coastal South Carolina air that floats in from the sides. Rather than paying the extra $600 for Galvanized I-beams I figured I could paint them. Can anyone recommend a …
beam support & sizing - Fine Homebuilding
2006年2月8日 · you should consult an engineer but a beam section in the range of W6x12 (6inches tall by 12 lbs per foot) or W8x13 should be adequate. This assumes you are only supporting the floor you described. If you have a second floor or the attic and/or roof loads bear on the floor you are describing forget everything I have said (that is why you hire an ...
Joining Wood joists to steel beam - Fine Homebuilding
1999年5月19日 · *What is going to be above this beam? is there a floor that is expected to be flush, or is there a wall you can hide part of the beam in? the reason i ask is that your first post mentioned attaching 2x8 joists, if both top and bottom are flush, the beam can only be 7.25" deep, not much of a beam to span 16'.It sounds to me like you are desiging this yourself, otherwise the conections would be ...