2006年10月3日 · In my experience, steel is significantly smaller and roughly equal in cost to glulams or other engineered beams. Steel will be smaller and more expensive than your sawn-lumber options, and you will find that you have several options in terms of beam size and weight, i.e. there will probably be a lighter-gauge 8" web and a heavier-gauge 6" web that would both …

2007年1月13日 · Hey all you nail benders. What is the depth of the typical beam pocket for steel support into the exterior foundation wall. Most of my experience with bearing points and lintels is 8 inches. Is residential less? The steel is W8x13.

2012年4月9日 · I'm building an elevated concrete deck, which is supported by a couple of W8x13 I-beams. The I-beams will be protected from the elements except for the warm, humid, coastal South Carolina air that floats in from the sides. Rather than paying the extra $600 for Galvanized I-beams I figured I could paint them. Can anyone recommend a good paint/primer that would …

2006年2月8日 · Therefore the maximum moment would be 12,250 lb-ft you should consult an engineer but a beam section in the range of W6x12 (6inches tall by 12 lbs per foot) or W8x13 should be adequate. This assumes you are only supporting the floor you described.

1999年5月19日 · * I’m installing a 16′ steel I beam as a flush header for a second floor dormer.What’s the best method for attaching the new 2×8 floor joists to the i-beam?