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Oversizing Deck Beams - 2021 IRC FIX

Typically you need to block it at intervals to make sure the beam acts as one single member as opposed to two different members. Canadian code requires blocking at 18" intervals. I'm not sure if there is anything equivalent in US codes.
 
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