Install A Load Bearing Beam In The Attic

Replacing a load bearing wall with a support beam requires surprisingly few materials.

Install a load bearing beam in the attic.

And nearly all methods will require the addition of a load bearing beam. One way to construct a beam is to sandwich two 2x8 boards around a layer 1 2 inch plywood. Sizing up the situation installing the beam is a two person job lvl beams are heavier than standard lumber. This project is more about labor than materials.

Somewhat messy in that you usually end up tearing out a lot of ceiling sheetrock for access. The kitchen ceiling joists and living room joists always overlap above load bearing wall. You can insert new beam into ceiling area and use joist hangers. Especially critical is the beam you use.

So needless to say there are signs of a minor sag in the ceiling. Mounting the header in the attic for the load bearing wall. Whether you are creating a new opening in a load bearing wall or just widening an existing opening your work will require the addition of a header or beam. I want to install an lvl beam in my attic to support my ceiling rafters.

I m just guessing but it looks like the joists were nailed where the load bearing wall used to be. You can install a beam above the load wall where it sits on top of the ceiling. The home inspector said to hang a beam in the attic and secure the joists to it since it is only the ceiling weight being supported i will be using 2 laminated 2x10s across the. The lvl i figured i would need is 22 feet long and i thought i would put 2 of them together.

Placing the beam below the existing ceiling joists is a method that s pretty straight forward. I am removing a wall that separates my kitchen and living room.