1989gta

thanks for the advise
I went into the attic today and the roof rafters come to a V right above that wall. The rafters overlap and sit right on the top plate of that wall. Looks like i'm going to have to support both sides when i cut the wall out. for the beam support i plan on doubling a some studs and for the beam to rest on.

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nick

glennjanie

Hello Nick:
OK now we know what we're up against. There should be 3 studs at each end to support the beam. And yes, it is wise to support both sides temporarily.
Glenn

1989gta

good to know tomorrow i'll contact some lumber yards to see if i can get some beam pricing and specs.

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nick

erndog

Hi I did the same project a few years ago. I have a 1 story house and the wall was load bearing. A local lumber yard had a computer program to calculate the spec's of the beam needed. I went with 2 2x12 laminated beams nailed and glued together. I rented jacks from a rental store for each side to support ceiling while I replaced the beam. I supported the laminated beam on the I-beam in the basement with 4x4 thru holes cut in the floor. I drywalled the arch with plastic round over trim. I haven't had any cracking or settling issues with it.

jdougn

Erndog,

Nice project! I really like the bull-nose corner bead. Thanks for posting picts too!
Doug