InstantForum.NET v4.1.2Decks.comhttp://www.decks.com/support@decks.comMon, 13 Oct 2008 07:42:59 GMT20http://www.decks.com/Topic4793-21-1.aspxHi,<br>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. <br><br>San Antonio PeteFri, 11 Apr 2008 06:42:23 GMTSan antonio Petehttp://www.decks.com/Topic4793-21-1.aspxHi,<br>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.<br>Any help would be great.<br><br>MikeSat, 05 Apr 2008 14:47:13 GMTMICHASII