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I have an 1860's home with part of the porch header to replace. The posts are 12ft apart and the relacement needed is 16ft starting from a corner post. The old header was 2-3/4 X 9-1/4. Can I use 2-2X10 PT butt jointed to the original header and another 2X10X16 centered over that joint from behind? I'll adjust the finish trim from behind. I would glue and screw this assy together. Is this atleast as good as original? We do have significant snow here. A roof leak before I owned the house caused a wet condition and carpenter ants did the rest.
hi Charles without seeing it, it sounds like it will work. You will end up with at least as much support as the original builder intended and that worked for 140 years..you seem to have a good handle on what is needed I hope this info helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters sincerely Bruce Johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
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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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