Beam size

[ch47dpilot]

LD1 you said a W10x15 beam would work, is the 10 and 15 inches or some other way to describe the beam? Want to make sure I ask for the right thing.

 

[GLyford]

LD1 you said a W10x15 beam would work, is the 10 and 15 inches or some other way to describe the beam? Want to make sure I ask for the right thing.

This is standard beam nomenclature. W="Wide Flange". Some other types are H and S. First number is height in inches. Second number is weight per running foot, sort of a shorthand for how thick the steel is.

So W10x15 is Wide Flange, 10 inches tall, 15 lbs. per running foot. Anyone who deals in steel will know what this is.

 

[LD1]

This is standard beam nomenclature. W="Wide Flange". Some other types are H and S. First number is height in inches. Second number is weight per running foot, sort of a shorthand for how thick the steel is.

So W10x15 is Wide Flange, 10 inches tall, 15 lbs. per running foot. Anyone who deals in steel will know what this is.

Hit the nail on the head:thumbsup:

ch47dpilot....are you deciding to go with steel?