Glulams of 18″x1.75 were bought by client before talking to anyone.
I insisted he get an engineer to review these for his flush ceiling (under attic) girder application.
Engineer spec’d 2ea 11.25″ glulams bolted for the 20′ span.
Problem: the attic is low slope with 2×6 rafters that I don’t trust for the lift. I need to work beside a central chimney as well.
Question: Can I shorten these beams for easier lifts and splice/overlap as is done with sawn lumber?
Thanks!
Troy Sprout
Square, Level & Plumb Renovations
Edited 2/10/2006 3:04 am by Hackinatit
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Bumpity
Troy Sprout
Square, Level & Plumb Renovations
Can you nail up some temp vertical bracing from the rafters to the floor?
Or, you can rent a small portable lift at a rental supply. I have seen them that are kind of like a small assemble on site forklift - no motor, just a hand crank winch to lift the load. Maybe like a 500 or 1000 lb capacity which will easily lift your load.
Personally I wouldn't splice the beam, but I work in new construction which presents more "ideal" conditions - if you wannna call it that - today I have to go work in a muddy parking lot and it's 24 degrees right now - figure out some grades for the entrance driveway "ramp" - oh well, at least the mud will be frozen for a while...
Edited 2/10/2006 7:05 am ET by Matt
If you're talking about splicing the beam OVER A BEARING POINT, then yes.
If you're talking about splicing it BETWEEN bearing points, then absolutely not.
Thanks, Boss....
I thought the same, hoped for different.Troy Sprout
Square, Level & Plumb Renovations