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i want to make a room in the basement, the beans have been sistered. the old beams are deeper than the new ones.I was wondering if i could cut them back to make a higher ceiling.
HI caroline, I don't really have enough information. When you say "sistered" I assume you mean that for some reason the old beam needed added support so addditional beams were attached to them? By beams are you talking about floor joists? How long is the span and what size are the beams/joists? If you care to write back I may be better able to answer your question. sincerely bruce e johnson
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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