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not to sure my first question was sent so will send it again. I am planning a new garage for my home and was wondering if there is a book which would tell the correct I beam [steel] which would replace a wood beam of the same strength. problem. i would like as much head height in the garage without raising the ceiling height. the second floor of the garage will be living space and the roof pitch is a 9 – 12and it will be open on the second floor. therefore i need as much height in the garage as well as the upper floor. i cannot change the overall height because i want it to match the excisting house. i guess they call it book end height. any help
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And where would this beam be going? You could also investigate the clear span that I-joists could offer. Take your print to a good lmbr yd. or other I-joist supplier and get a spec. and a quote. No beam, no post.
*Gary, I know if I were doing the job at hand. I'd ask a structural engingeer and let him tell what to use. I know I'd be able sleep better at night,knowing it was cleared by a structural engineer. He can take all guess work out of the process. I hope this helps you. JSA
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not to sure my first question was sent so will send it again. I am planning a new garage for my home and was wondering if there is a book which would tell the correct I beam [steel] which would replace a wood beam of the same strength. problem. i would like as much head height in the garage without raising the ceiling height. the second floor of the garage will be living space and the roof pitch is a 9 - 12and it will be open on the second floor. therefore i need as much height in the garage as well as the upper floor. i cannot change the overall height because i want it to match the excisting house. i guess they call it book end height. any help