Building Garage Measuring 24' X 28'
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Building Garage Measuring 24' X 28'
What size beam is necessary to carry sheetrock ceiling. The beam will run perpendicular to the rafters and parallel with the roof ridge beam - 24 feet long and will only carry weight of ceiling sheetrock. I intend to use 2X12 inch lumber for beam. Any help in how to constructing this beam will be greatly appreciated. Neebie from Mobile, AL
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"Carry only weight of sheetrock"...and we know how that goes. I would use trusses,too. Cheaper, precision made, strong. Only allow scuttle for firefighters per code.
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Another vote for trusses. Almost every city of any size has a truss plant nearby, I'm sure there is one near you. If you buy direct from them it will probably be cheaper than your 2x12 beam.
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Said specifically to hold sheetrock only. I would graduate to triple 11 1/4" LVL and take off from flush bottom with 2x8 ceiling joists and joist hangers on all ends or plate rest.