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| tdgray |
 Dec 30 2004, 09:44 AM
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Thank God Nemo is not here to see this  Group: Members Posts: 9,705 Joined: 5-August 03 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 984 Region Association: None  |
I am in the planning stage of finishing my basement. I have a walkout basement (with no way to walkout yet) that when finished will hopefully add another 1,150 sq ft to my house as usable living space (total = 4750 sq ft). Going to put the usual things in it, pool table, bar, big screen TV etc.
I need to move some support posts to make the space flow better so I am sure that I will need a couple of beams engineered. More important than that I want to knock out the block wall so that I can put in about 14 feet of doors and windows. These will let lead out to my stone patio I put in last summer. I am sure that I will need some extra support but I am not sure how much, what spacing etc. With that said does anyone know of a structural engineer or architect up in NE Ohio? If not how, without picking one out of the phonebook, how would I go about finding such a person? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Thanks in advance.... you guys are a wealth of information. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Dec 30 2004, 06:15 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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Once you have the plans drawn up, I would suggest that you go to the local lumber yard and explain the you would like a microlam beam/gluelam beam...
The manufacturers of these products have licensed structural engineers on staff that provide a service for free. They will size the required beam for you. Most building dept. inspectors accept these because they are provided by a structural engineer. Good luck. Rich |
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tdgray OT - Need a structural Engineer or Architect Dec 30 2004, 09:44 AM
URY914 Try the American Institute of Architects website. ... Dec 30 2004, 11:05 AM GWN7 Dec 30 2004, 11:13 AM Steve Thacker I'm a former custom home builder. If you can s... Dec 30 2004, 12:10 PM Steve Thacker and another Dec 30 2004, 12:10 PM tdgray Thanks guys, I knew I could count on you for some ... Dec 30 2004, 12:37 PM
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