No matter what the specs say.
Garage door header size lvl.
Available sizes lp solidstart lvl 2 0e is available in a range of depths and lengths and is available in standard thicknesses of 1 3 4 and 3 1 2.
These charts are for 30 pound per square foot snow load on the roof.
Solidstart lvl beams are exceptionally strong solid and straight making them excellent for most primary load carrying beam applications.
Lp solidstart lvl 2 0e.
These small areas are usually door opening on the interior and people are trained that these areas are the strongest place in a house to be in the case of an emergency.
All other data is available on page 121 of the 2012 international residential code.
It is worth noting that the 18 foot garage door header application pushed timberstrand beyond its structural limit.
Anything 5 and above we always at least double cripple.
Step 2 design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an lvl beam is 1 3 4 inches.
According to the 2012 irc codes any beam joist or header shall never have a bearing of less than 1 1 2.
Timberstrand header comes only in 3 widths in depths that range from 4 3 8 to 18.
Includes span tables for all load bearing locations and the number of jack studs.
Lvl 20 21 parallam psl 22 23 beam details 24 window and door header details 24 25 nailing on narrow face 25 allowable holes 26 bearing length requirements 26 tapered end cuts 27 multiple member connections 28 29 columns 30 31 product warranty 32.
Measure your total span between members and ensure that it is not greater than 60 feet.
The 2 0e lvl is.
Span charts and 2012 irc building codes for girders and headers.