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I am creating an opening in the main bearing wall of my home but want to go from floor to ceiling with no visible header or beam so I intend to use a camelback beam. Does anyone have any experiance with these? Such as ways to attach the ceiling joists tightly enough to the beam to avoid sag. thanks.
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I don't know what a camelback beam is. I would use a flush insert beam properly supported on jacks with bearing below in basement. Attaching cieling joists to it is simple. Use Simpson joist hangers.
*MarkA camelback beam or truss is a prestressed beam. I think your talking about a strongback. If I understand your question you want to go into the attic and build a beam on top of the joists and attach the joists from underneath?IMO the better method is to cut a slot in the joists the size of your header and slide it between the joists so that the bottom of the header and the joists are flush. Then use the joist hangers to tie the joists to the header. Make sure all load points are transferred all the way to the footingsHope this is clear. If not someone else will be along to give a better description shortly. Or another method. :) Barry
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I am creating an opening in the main bearing wall of my home but want to go from floor to ceiling with no visible header or beam so I intend to use a camelback beam. Does anyone have any experiance with these? Such as ways to attach the ceiling joists tightly enough to the beam to avoid sag. thanks.