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beam question
does anyone know if there is a structural difference between (1) 6" x 12" x 18' beam as opposed to stacking like (8) 2" x 6" x 18' pieces of doug fir?
i've called the local lumber yard and they want 183 for ordering the beam. but i can get the 2 x 6's for a little under 10 bucks x 8 = little under 80 bucks.
when i worked at the sound studios (sony studios, la center studios, culver studios, and hollywood studios), they all used stacked 2x6's and hang 1 ton motors off of them.
i was directed to the code enforcement and they were closed. i've called around friends and no one has a definitive answer.
thanks in advance
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