Full Home Remodeling in Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes whole-house remodels with engineered lumber or steel beams, chosen by span, load and exposure. Aspenwell Construction, Long Beach.
For a Rancho Palos Verdes opening of moderate span, the beam we size first is cut from laminated veneer lumber, provided it stays inside the dry, enclosed part of the house. Its glued layers resist the twisting and shrinking a solid sawn beam can show. Near the coast, every steel piece in the assembly, from post bases to straps, gets a heavy zinc coating against damp air. When the span grows or the ceiling has little depth to give, a steel beam takes over.
Wood or steel
Engineered lumber suits most openings inside a dry wall cavity. It sits easily in a framed ceiling and takes standard hangers, and its depth is chosen with the ceiling in mind so the room keeps its height. Steel handles long spans in shallow depth, and it can be galvanized or primed for protection. Where the lot is in a coastal zone, damp air makes the finish matter, and the connections need hardware to match. Either beam rests on posts, and the posts rest on footings that the engineer sizes for the load.
Setting a beam in place
A new beam goes in on temporary shoring while the wall below it is cut away. Bearing plates spread the load at each end, and the posts are tied to the footing with straps or anchors. The building department reviews these details, and the inspector looks at the beam before it is covered. Cuts for plumbing or wiring are kept clear of the beam, and temporary shoring comes out once the new posts are set. Beam, posts and footing work each get their own line in the quote.
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A wall under the ridge, or under the splice where ceiling joists meet, cannot simply be removed. Those joists tie the rafters together, and losing their support lets the roof sag and push outward on the exterior walls. Partitions with nothing overhead go freely. The plan labels each wall once the attic has been checked.
Done together, with bolting and bracing built before finishes. The engineer includes the retrofit in the calculations, and the beams and new connections are inspected while the framing is open. That sequence leaves the finish work resting on a frame already tied down.
It covers the foundation, sill, bolts, short walls and the framing above, plus the span and load for any opening you want. The designer and engineer receive the photos and notes, then choose wood or steel from that record. Repairs show in the quote as separate lines.
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Describe the house and what it needs. We look at the structure first and send the quote in writing.