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Hi,
I have a little delema, my well infringes in my deck/porch layout. ( 30' from edge of well is required here) At the worst point it is 8'7" to close, My question is can I use aluminum I-beams to cantalever the base out that far, also if I can't can I go that far with laminated beams from the base if I build a return gusset at a angle.( This would add vertical support) My porch at that point is only about 18" off the ground.
Any help would be great.
Mike
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Hi,
Most Building Codes will require that anything not made of wood be designed/approved by a Professional Engineer. Not all that bad of an idea being one myself. You may want to use A36 steel wide flange for cost considerations.
San Antonio Pete
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