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This is a two part answer.
What is the minimum bearing for wood beams or joist on wood & steel beams?
and masonry or concrete?
I always thought it was 3.5, I’ve read it in many different books and forums. Oh well, I’ll erase 3.5 from my memory. Enjoy my books John, LOL.
Here’s a quote from the great Gerry Beaumont.
If it is wood then 1 1/2 inches full width support is required, if it is supported by masonry then 3 1/2 inches full width support is required.
Regards
Gerry
“To realize our true destiny, we must be guided not by a myth from our past, but by a vision of our future.” (Mark B Adams)
R502.6 Bearing. The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than 1.5 inches (38 mm) of bearing on wood or metal and not less than 3 inches (76 mm) on masonry or concrete except where supported on a 1-inch-by-4-inch (25.4 mm by 102 mm) ribbon strip and nailed to the adjacent stud or by the use of approved joist hangers.
I am retiring and do inspections in naples fl. soon. . have been a inspector for 14 years. always did on paper. but would like to know what software is the best to use now. thank you gary
