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   longnail | Apr 23, 2019 09:01am | #1

   forgot to add : NO snow load, concrete supports on ends no glue unless on site

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   longnail | Apr 23, 2019 09:38am | #2

   more to add; 17 ft rafters( aprox)(2 by) 24 inch on center 12 ft ceiling fiberglass roofing

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   Mike_Mahan | Apr 23, 2019 10:26am | #3

   What does ";no glue unless on site" mean? You are going to need a glue lam at least.

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   longnail | Apr 23, 2019 11:37am | #4

   hello mike I'll be way out of range of the usual glue lam. I might have a chance at glue and screw depending on thickness. ?? what size beam w x t for 40 ft. ?

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   Mike_Mahan | Apr 23, 2019 01:50pm | #5

   You are not going to be able to do this with a site built beam. It would take a 6 x 30 engineered glue lam. Perhaps you could do it with a site built truss, but that would require a structural engineer. Your best bet is probably put a post in the middle.

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   longnail | Apr 23, 2019 02:11pm | #6

   Thanks mike, Looks like i'll go to option 2: A steel I-beam Any ideas in that direction ?

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   longnail | Apr 23, 2019 06:58pm | #7

   Mike, Found a pole barn with steel trusses that will fill the bill.... thanks