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I _ yM �`�`,�'1 a a- :a� li r ,poi, „K,.,.1-- y1. 4 _1 6 , F <br /> 4 m 9 <br /> a v- P <br /> r r i I; ; r A.I a .-]i-lT , 5E.--Ion l 1 `1 r ,._.?_. <br /> November 6, 2001 <br /> Phillip J. Smith <br /> biiui West Lafayette Hoad <br /> Orono, MN 55331 <br /> He: Kitchen Hemodeiing <br /> Mr. Smith: <br /> I have reviewed the drawings you sent for the kitchen remodeling of your home. The structural <br /> issue is me removal or a Dearing wail between the kitchen and dining room. You asked that i size <br /> a beam to replace the bearing wall, and check the existing steel beam in the floor below which will <br /> support a new post for the beam. <br /> . <br /> The new beam will support the second floor as well as a portion of the roof load. This will require <br /> a beam made up of 3- 1 3/4"x 16" Microllam i_VLs (laminated veneer lumber). The existing <br /> second floor joists can be hung from the sides Of the beam with <br /> joist hangers, but the beam vilin <br /> still be deeper than the joists and will have to extend below the ceiling. <br /> Four 2x4 studs are required under each end of the beam. Solid blocking is required under the <br /> studs to transfer the load to the masonry foundation or steel beam below. <br /> The existing steel beam is noted to be 8"deep, but the width and thickness of the beam top and <br /> bottom flanges is also needed to determine the exact beam size. In order to carry the new <br /> distribution of loads on the beam, the beam will have to be at least a W8x21, whichis an 8"deep <br /> beef))vvitti iiaiIges 5 1/4" 'IUC and 3/O"thick. If the flanges are less than required, it will be <br /> necessary to look at other options. <br /> Callame if you have 1 <br /> ,�iny questions. <br /> / /erely, !! ! o <br /> t 1144 Y., V.. Any744:'-= . <br /> .. Lesley C. M ttson, F E. <br /> Min. Req. 0,16801 <br /> t ) <br />