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Sawhorse
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Re: 16' Garage Door Headers
VP,
Because the span tables don't address this conundrum directly, around here, we
typically ask the designer of the plans to clarify their plans for the proposed loads
that will be placed upon them. Most of the time, they will go the the supplier
of the lvl's or lam. beams or glu-lams. and get one designed for that specific
application. We then get a copy of those designed plans and attach to the
originally submitted plans. We typically do not get a design seal & signature
from an architect or engineer on something as simple as your original
application [ the 16' garage door opening ]. When the loads or structural
design warrants it, we then require a DP to provide their input.
This WAS what you originally requested waaaaaaaaaay back 7 pages ago,
wasn't it?
Careful now, this thread could turn into another "stairways-to-the attic"
discussion. :lol:
VP,
Because the span tables don't address this conundrum directly, around here, we
typically ask the designer of the plans to clarify their plans for the proposed loads
that will be placed upon them. Most of the time, they will go the the supplier
of the lvl's or lam. beams or glu-lams. and get one designed for that specific
application. We then get a copy of those designed plans and attach to the
originally submitted plans. We typically do not get a design seal & signature
from an architect or engineer on something as simple as your original
application [ the 16' garage door opening ]. When the loads or structural
design warrants it, we then require a DP to provide their input.
This WAS what you originally requested waaaaaaaaaay back 7 pages ago,
wasn't it?
Careful now, this thread could turn into another "stairways-to-the attic"
discussion. :lol: