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So, after talking it over more with the engineer we are going with a different option. The original option was a 4x12 glulam that spanned the full distance to sister to the original beam and support with 4x4 posts in the wall. The new plan is to use 12x30 C channel for the full distance, sister...

I'll post some before and after pics, along with the full specs of the project.

So I had an engineer come out and check out my beam question. The easisest and cheapest version was to put a glulam sister beam anchored to the existing beam. Then install new support posts in the walls to support the ends of the sister beam. Overall I think this sounds like a decent option...

Thanks for the replies... I'm going to have a structural engineer come out and look at the loads and draw up some plans for the permit. I just wanted to see what everyone thought. I appreciate your answers. Thanks

Hi everyone... I'm new to the site and this is my first post. I have a dilema, my 20' wide garage has a 4x12 beam across it, approximately 6' from the front opening of the garage. The second story of the home is supported by this beam. I have a post in the middle of the garage, 10' from...