Recent content by Hypnotic3650

I got it put up last night. Ended up with 2 jack studs on each side and 1 king stud so far but I'm going to whack another one on each side today. The LVL stops 3/16" short of the top plate so I'm going to put some 3/16" lattice board in there to fill the gap. Seems like it'll be pretty solid...

3/4 x 1? I was going to use 2x6 and wrap it in aluminum or maybe vinyl. What's the preferred choice on this?

I like how you think average Joe!

The biggest loaf there will ever be on it will be 12" of snow at the most. So 2 king studs? This is going to be a mess. I'm sure I'm making it out to be a lot more difficult than it needs to be just like with everything but its not something I want to have to mess with in the future.

Engineer? I am my engineer. Here in the sticks of Iowa you get a permit, you build it, and they half *** inspect it and call it good. I really hope the 11 7/8 LVL's are the ticket.

Hi guys, looking for some opinions on a Header size for above the garage door. The Garage is a 28x32 with a 4" curb. This door will be on the 28' side, non load bearing. It's an 18x8 door. Was planning dual 18' 9" long x 11 7/8 tall LVL's back to back sitting on 1 jack stud on the floor and 2...