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I have a question about floor joists. I have 12" engineered wooden I beam joists on 16" center above my ceiling. Has anyone replaced a few of these to maximize height in their space? I would think that a 4" steel I beam would be as strong and give me a lot more clearance. Has anyone had experience with this?
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I would recommend having some contractors come out to give you a quote for the job. That way you can pick their brain and make sure they're meeting the code standards for your area.
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I did that with a structural engineer...but has 2x6 sandwiched on either side of my 2x10...then trimmed to match the width of the 2x6 to pick up a few inches. Definitely work with an engineer to come up with the plans.Comment
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I replaced a couple in my garage. Because it was structural “legally” I had to have plans from a structural engineer, and a permit. The cost from the engineer was a few hundred. I took out 2 joists for an 8 foot span, and was able to raise the ceiling a couple feet. It was totally worth it.Comment
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