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I’m looking for an alternative bearing system for carrying the weight of a 12′ header. Currently one end is supported by a cluster of four 2x studs. These studs are also a part of an entryway door jamb, including the trimmer etc. I assume a metal support column is the way to go. Any ideas? Thanks
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Richard,
First off, not even knowing what country your in, is hard to quess at the code. A lot of the codes, use simple logic in how much a load bearing beam must bear on end post or jacks.
It's not the posts ability to hold up the load, it's the beams ability to remain stable on the post. A narrower steel post will require a steel plate on top.
But it's academic, it still depends on the code.
*You don't say why you have a problem with all these studs. Is the span really 12' or are there intermediate posts? Depending on the load you could consider a Simpson HH (header hanger) either by itself on the king stud or with a single trimmer.
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I'm looking for an alternative bearing system for carrying the weight of a 12' header. Currently one end is supported by a cluster of four 2x studs. These studs are also a part of an entryway door jamb, including the trimmer etc. I assume a metal support column is the way to go. Any ideas? Thanks