11/1/2022 0 Comments Lvl span table calculatorSo like the other answer said, get a contractor or an engineer to help you. Your existing strip footing won't be able to handle a point load that large, so you'll probably need to pour a new pad with a bunch of rebar there, and that size changes based on your soil type and conditions. You'll also need a new column the same size directly below it in the basement. The intermediate bearing post will have 18,000+ pounds on it, so you'll need a PSL or steel column. #Lvl span table calculator fullThe best solution to open this up is to run a 3 ply 11-7/8" LVL full length but with an intermediate support in the middle making two 9.5' spans with 1 beam. #Lvl span table calculator installWith a 19' span (and completely guessing on the roof span and live loading for your area) you're looking at at least a 2 ply 24" LVL or a steel beam that would be impossible to install at this point. Nope, a 2 ply 1-3/4" x 11-7/8" LVL can't span that long with this much roof on it. So for your question about determining if your LVL beam will be enough, plug in your beam's information to step 2, calculate out each stud to see if they are enough or not.
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