Replacing A Load Bearing Wall With A Beam on a Budget | DIY | Home Renovation Ep. 5
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2021
- In this episode we replace a load bearing wall with a 16' Glulam beam! This was a really interesting project, but overall not too difficult if you've got a plan and the right people to help you get it done. I did consult a residential builder throughout the process just to make sure I was on the right track.
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What about cutting back on the Sheetrock to add hangers to the existing 2x6s???
Can this be done in a doublewide mobile home?
Can someone advise what he should have done? I’m trying to do a similar project
Nice work! Helpful video as I’m planning to remove a load bearing wall. I’m going to consult an engineer first, and then might need to find a licensed contractor for the work since this job might be outside my skill set. I was curious if you’ve done this type of work before or if this was your first attempt. Thanks!
Thank you! I've done a lot of different projects but installing a load bearing beam this big was a first for me. So I did want to be very cautious and as safe as possible. I did consult different people I trust and who have a lot of experience throughout the project. Thanks for watching!
Hi … can a local handyman do this job or we need to hire a licensed contractor
Hire an insured contractor and go look at some of the work they have done!
Hello, I am doing something similar into my home. Only differences are the beam is 24.6 feet, 3.5inch thick, 8.85 inch wide. I wanted to not use any support wood than the sides. I noticed the beam has bended a little bit. In your case, is the beam bending even a little bit in the middle from its own weight?
It’s been about a year and a half and I haven’t noticed any sagging, twisting or bending anywhere.
There are a lot of factors to consider and I’m no engineer, but I can tell you my thoughts on the situation.
The kind of beam plays a big part. I’m using a “glulam” beam that’s 12 inches thick and 16 feet long. It sounds like your beam isn’t adequate for the 24’ span you want. 12” would be the minimum for a span like that unless you were doing a steel beam.
Sorry to hear about your troubles and I hope you can safely resolve the issue.
@@WeekendRenegades Your video was very useful. After seeing it I started to investigate more what size of beam I need so it does not bend and I found the proper one. Thank you!
Do you need to put shoring walls in the basement too? If you have basement
Yes! Always support a temporary load bearing wall all the way to the basement floor or you run the risk of some major problems.
Always get a structural engineer to give you the sizing necessary for beams and foundation support necessary to replace a load bearing wall.
Something like this isn’t a DIY project unless you have a lot of experience.
You had to add some supports on the ends. You can just take out a bunch of supports in the middle and then put a 16 feet long lvl or whatever in there without adding supports at the end. 2 of 2x4 is not enough, you need like 4 on each side or even something stronger than 2x4
From conversations I had, and researching load tables, I gathered that 3" on each side was sufficient for the span. Would a 4x4 post been better? Probably. I didn't have a ton of room on each side and I didn't want to have half a column sticking out from the wall. Appreciate the comment though, have a great day!
You should have spent a couple bucks to consult with an engineer. It’s one thing to DIY, it’s another thing to do it right. That “beam” looks like 6 2x4s screwed and glued together and I suspect it will deflect over time. When it does, your toenailed floor joists will pull out and you’ll potentially have a major issue. Hopefully, you considered cutting the Sheetrock back and installing some hangers. I also agree that more jacks in both sides would have been a good idea.
@@WeekendRenegades Did you get a structural engineer to size the correct supports and beams?
It amazes me how people are so nonchalant with this stuff.
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Is this a homemade “beam” or an engineered beam?
Those are not shims those are 2x4 blocks!!! Some one measured once and cut wrong, not a good thing to show people who do DIY , edit your video and say we cut the studs to short and Jerry rigged it so don’t try this at home.
Didn't they cut it short so they could angle the beam in?
Are those shims safe for earthquakes? I feel like the studs/posts should have gone straight to support the beam. Seems like a hack and dangerous. Can you shed some light on this?
I can’t speak to whether or not the shims are safe in an earthquake. We live in the Houston area and don’t ever have to deal with that. If I were in a quake prone area I would probably not do it this way.
I think it s safe to say no one here has a carpentry background. Or anything like it...
i would assume in CA you would need to have some kind of engineered plate that would fasten the beam to the post. any structural engineer would be able to get you all the info you need for your home and area.
Hi. Does anyone know if he reinforced the footings in the basement? Or is that something that doesn’t need done. I want a wall down so bad 😫
Hi, there’s no basement in this house so no need to do anything like that. Sounds like your situation is different though so I’d definitely have someone who knows what they’re doing check it out. Good luck!
What kind of wooden beam did you use
It's a 12" x 16' Glulam beam
Do you have a rough estimate of the costs?
The expensive part was the beam itself, which I think I paid about $250 for. I'm not sure what these beams are going for now though with everything that's going on. Overall I'd say less than $500 for this project. Thanks for watching!
What’s the length of this beam ?
Nm 16ft
How did you know what size beam you needed? Did your hire an engineer?
I referred to an experienced home builder during the process. I'd like to maybe have an engineer run the numbers just to be 100% sure, but from everything I've been told and researched, this beam should be more than enough for my situation. Thanks for watching!
@@WeekendRenegadeswhy not just do it the right way to begin with and have an engineer size everything and do it correctly? 🤷🏻♂️
Lmao those shims not gonna last
This dude take a load bearing beam and "supports" it on doubled up 2x4 columns.
16' long on shimmed columns, what could go wrong? "Why do I keep getting cracks in my new drywall repairs"?
What are the dimensions for the beam?
He gives the information in the video, watch again.
What's the cost for a job like this ?
How much ya got!
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Please nobody do what this guy did!
Yup I agree he’s dumb af for this very dangerous
can I get the phone number of the engineer who signed off on this?
Not good something’s gonna crack and fall
(i) Nope I dont think so✓ your husband is goingto be upset and i will have to tell them the truth , an😊d there goes my happy,,,, thanks for the work crew ....