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Beam

9 years ago
What type of beam did you use for the opening between kitchen & dining room
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Comments (3)

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    We used what they call an LVL (laminated wood) and then sheet rocked over it so we didn't have to go into ceiling joist. It also helped define the space.

  • 9 years ago

    How long is the beam

  • 9 years ago

    And was it a load bearing wall

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