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Scootermuze · 03-12-2006, 05:56 PM

Does the garage have trusses or rafters/joists?

If you have trusses, there won't be a problem.. If you have rafters, make sure the ceiling joists go side to side .. same direction as the rafters and there should be no problem..

I'd use 2 12" LVL beams over the door.. and you may need to bring the door opening in on the ends a little; depending on the span.. That would be determined by the door you put in..

If the garage is considerably wide, you could use 10" or 12" TJI's as joists.. They have a pretty good span.. Then run a couple rat runs on top of them for stability..

03-12-2006, 05:56 PM
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	Does the garage have trusses or rafters/joists? If you have trusses, there won't be a problem.. If you have rafters, make sure the ceiling joists go side to side .. same direction as the rafters and there should be no problem.. I'd use 2 12" LVL beams over the door.. and you may need to bring the door opening in on the ends a little; depending on the span.. That would be determined by the door you put in.. If the garage is considerably wide, you could use 10" or 12" TJI's as joists.. They have a pretty good span.. Then run a couple rat runs on top of them for stability..