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[Diverdan]

I spoke with two local engineers.

Both came up with the same figures in that I need a 5-1/8 X 18 X 20 foot laminated beam. Actual clear space will be 19 feet. Seems awful heavy to me but considering the two roofs and second floor. This is going to damage my pocket book. There is a joist at the end of the floor rafter so I don't think removing the top two plates will hurt anything.


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