Instructions / Assembly

4. Assemble another beam.
Step 8 Install 2nd Floor Loft Beam
Beam
6. Place the beam into the beam
pocket. Secure in place with
16d sinkers.
2x4 Wall Brace
1. Cut (2) two 1-3/4" x 11-7/8" LVL micro-lam beams to a length of 16'-0". Glue and nail them
together with 16d sinkers.
2. Cut (2) two 2x8-16' boards to 15' - 5". Position a 2x8 against the 16' beam as shown below.
3. Position 2x8 blocks, leftover from door header, at the top of the 2x8 and beam. Important:
The hangers should line up across from each other. Install metal joist hangers on both 2x8's
and beam. Install hanger with hanger nails.
Metal Hanger
16'-0" Beam
2x8x15'-5"
3-1/2" Space
2x8 Blocks
Flush
Flush
24"
19-1/2"
24"
2x4 Blocks
5. Cut the 2x4 top plate. Cut through the siding
to remove the 2x4. The siding does not have
to be removed. The soffit, when installed later,
will cover the cut marks in the siding.
Cut and Remove 2x4
Top Plate