decorators3 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Hi I an redesigning a house that has basement , main floor and upper level. Rough measurements 29 W x 24 D Attached is the engineering structural beams required for the open concept main floor plan . The beams in the basement are 10" high 10" deep (basement will not be developed). Beams for second floor are 8" high x 8" deep My issue is the stairs. where/how do I place them without interfering with the support beams. The floor plan was roughly designed before we had the engineering drawing. Now I have to reconfigure for the stairs. that's my problem. (The upper level is smaller than the lower level as result of a new add on) Any suggestions are welcome.. Thanks Levina 3 FLOOR LEVELS.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHCanada2 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 L shaped as you come in the door. then swap bedroom for bathroom. you may wish to check with the engineer. for here typical 2x10 joists will span more than 6'. Maybe you can have him move those two beams closer together in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketballman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Wow 2X6 Oak Floor Joists ? Are they part of an exposed beam ceiling below ? Just curious .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorators3 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 I will check with engineer and they are part of exposed beams on main floor for open concept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorators3 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Share Posted September 30, 2023 swapping bedroom for bathroom is an option but not one the client will be very happy about for sure, Its all about the ocean view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbird1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Has a single Beam in the Centered been considered with a standard Floor system and then using Faux Oak Floor Joists for the "look" but perhaps there is not enough Ceiling Hgt if this is existing , vs a new build. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorators3 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Kbird1 said: Has a single Beam in the Centered been considered with a standard Floor system and then using Faux Oak Floor Joists for the "look" but perhaps there is not enough Ceiling Hgt if this is existing , vs a new build. M. I am sending the proposed floor plans to the engineer and see what he comes back with. All your replies have given me solutions that could be implemented based on engineers response and of course the clients input as he want the real wood .. but things change due to structural challenges See how it goes Thank you all for your replies.. This forum is really resourceful and so many qualified members Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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