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Removing SUPPORT BEAM, advice needed.

9 years ago









Do not like this support beam that runs length of tiny edition on cabin. Edition is 4x20ft. Floor Joists are 2x8x15, 24" apart.


Can I remove this beam and double up the floor joist without problems? Am I overlooking anything?


Per the research I have done (http://www.awc.org/codes-standards/calculators-software/spancalc) these floor joist could handle 17ft maximum without additional support. They are currently 15ft long.


Any advice is helpful, Thanks.

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