16' Garage Door Headers

[jamzm]

Is there someplace in here where I can post an image of a garage door header for opinions on code acceptance?

 

[mark handler]

Is there someplace in here where I can post an image of a garage door header for opinions on code acceptance?

Become a member or post it on a web based server like photo bucket.

 

[jar546]

I love when an old thread (that was a good one) gets resurrected. This is a great topic,

 

[jamzm]

Become a member or post it on a web based server like photo bucket.

I am a member

 

[jar546]

I am a member

By member he means Sawhorse supporting member. You need that in order to upload files such as photos.

If, however, you just want to post a link to a photo, you can do that.

Welcome and I hope we can help you.

 

[jamzm]

Thank you..I have a link.
16' garage door header https://imgur.com/gallery/erq3DzB

 

[jamzm]

Trusses resting on 2x6 on llv on bulkhead. Many of the homes in our plan have sagging garage door headers installed like this.

 

[jamzm]

btw, what's a sawhorse supporting member? Is there information there?

 

[jar546]

Thank you..I have a link.
16' garage door header https://imgur.com/gallery/erq3DzB

What is supporting the corner of the 2nd floor? Any more photos?

 

[jamzm]

Looking

 

[ADAguy]

How are the trusses attached?
Is this a oneoff or part of a tract of new homes?

 

[jamzm]

Steel beam

 

[jamzm]

New house in an existing plan

 

[jamzm]

It looks like the trusses were nailed to the 2x6 on top of the LVL, sorry

 

[jamzm]

LLV is a long life vehicle from a past life

 

[jamzm]

Did everyone go to lunch?

 

[jar546]

Did everyone go to lunch?

Probably or busy at work. Give it time.

 

[jar546]

Drawings would be nice to see the architectural details

 

[e hilton]

As long as the lvl is sized correctly for the anticipated loads, and the trusses are properly attached to the lvl, and the columns supporting the lvl are correct ... I don’t see a problem.

 

[jamzm]

But if there's not a problem, then why are a high number of these spans sagging?

 

[jamzm]

Not by much, but definitely noticeable from the street.

 

[ADAguy]

What is the span length?

 

[fatboy]

What do the reviewed plans show? Ask the contractor for supporting information.

 

[my250r11]

Is the LVL doubled? Some of the manufacturer specs. require 2 to meet the span.