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I wish to remove a load bearing wall that seperates the kitchen and livingroon. I plan to install a beam to support the load. can you recomend if a 4x6 hemfir beam will be surfice. The house is single story ranch with crawl space of an attic.


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You know, that sounds strong enough, but I would check with your local building codes first in case they want a steel beam or some specific dimension.  Have you looked at your header in the wall, yet?  Another point about the load bearing is how the beam is supported.  You're going to have to beef up those areas under the beam supports, too, because the weight will no longer be spread out the length of the wall.


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I have been building for 25 yrs. A  4x6 is too small for a beam if your span is over 6 feet. Please do consult a structural engineer with this...too many variables here like span and load


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It is imperative that you consult a building engineer. This is a project for professional guidance for your sake and for the sake of your family.


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