Posted by Jimmy (148.65.227.75) on February 25, 2008 at 01:08:55:
In Reply to: beam reinforcement posted by charles canillas on February 25, 2008 at 00:19:13:
You run into a span limit with 2 x 10s of about 16 ft. The added 2 x 10s beside them only make the weight it can handle a little higher, does nothing for the span.
1) you can spike a couple 2 x 12s which have a span limit of 18 feet.
2) You can install a steel I beam which will probably solve your problems.