Which trade for structural beam?

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May 31st, 2016 9:17 pm

James_TheVirus [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2004; 1471 posts; 435 upvotes; Toronto

May 31st, 2016 9:17 pm

Which trade for structural beam?

We are starting a major whole home reno...

We are tearing off the roof and are putting in a new cathedral ceiling. Which trade would normally set these LVL beams? FYI, this beam is 36' long and about 20' in the air...so I am just wondering if Framers would handle this, or if a specialized team is required?

Thanks!

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May 31st, 2016 9:40 pm

fusion2k2k: Deal Addict; Apr 6, 2008; 1807 posts; 1167 upvotes

May 31st, 2016 9:40 pm

I would get a carpenter, as well as a structural engineer and get proper permits. This is not somewhere you want to cut corners...

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Jun 1st, 2016 6:20 am

James_TheVirus [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2004; 1471 posts; 435 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2016 6:20 am

So a carpenter would be able to do the install? I am assuming he will need a crane for this bad-boy.

Jun 1st, 2016 6:21 am

James_TheVirus [OP]: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2004; 1471 posts; 435 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2016 6:21 am

Oh, and we already have the stamped drawings from a structural engineer and will be applying for a permit in next few days.

PS. Look for a badass type thread in the coming days/weeks.

Jun 1st, 2016 6:57 am

badass: Deal Addict; Dec 24, 2007; 1989 posts; 511 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 1st, 2016 6:57 am

Looking forward to the pics.

Cheers!

James_TheVirus wrote: ↑Oh, and we already have the stamped drawings from a structural engineer and will be applying for a permit in next few days.

PS. Look for a badass type thread in the coming days/weeks.

Thread started in 2016 - 1927 fully gutted and renovated 2 storey detached home in the big T.O. - small projects still in progress.

RFD priceless!

Jun 1st, 2016 10:07 am

Cough: Deal Fanatic; Dec 9, 2003; 5075 posts; 920 upvotes; Calgary

Jun 1st, 2016 10:07 am

Not a carpenter. This is a framer job. They have the equipment.

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