Opening up 1970’s built home, living room had a 20 ft wall which I have replaced with LVL beams, but kitchen wall is offset approx 30″ . Would like advice , for either extending the
joists where beam can run straight, or do I need to replace the entire joist? span is 12 ft, 2×6 joists 18″ on center carrying ceiling weight only, 15lb psf
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Not quite sure of the question. can you post a photo or two? or a sketch?
what about the rafters?
rafters are on exterior wall running to ridge beam and collar tied so no weight on thus ceiling.
solution found, extending rafter 3 feet and adding 1/2" plywood splint.Could have made original query a bit better, by adding that the joists lap on this wall. it is the typical center wall in this type construction. Thanks for the interest!
“Extending rafter 3 feet”
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1/2” plywood splint?
Wrong word! Extended joists 3 feet and added a 4 foot splint evenly over old joist and new extension with 6 rows of 3 - 2" screws. And since this is where joists lapped at, I also nailed the extension to the adjoining joist. set beam, removed old wall and all worked well!