Recent content by pvillago

I guess this could go on and on but there is no crawl space. The ceiling slants to one side(I was told that is a mono type roof) I sort of agree with square eye. It is now a load bearing beam because of the split or crack. However, I think with all of your help I will try and sister the...

Just to be on the safe side. How can I verify this isn't a support beam? I have actually had about 3 contractors out at the cabin for various estimates and all have stated it wasn't but now that I have put it out there I really don't know for sure if it is or it isn't. Is there an easy way to...

Thanks.. Never thought of removing it. Would speak to the contractor about this.

I have recently purchased a rustic cabin with a Mono? Type roof Right in the middle of the LR ceiling is a beam (actually it is 2 12' beams that meet in the center of the ceiling.)2' of each beam extends out to the underside of the roof. The cabin was built about 15 years ago. This is not a...