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Central beam upgrade - 9 replies

Hi, I’d like to replace the central longitudinal beam in my house. It is built up using 2×10’s nailed together, three thick. It is let into a concrete block wall on either end and is partially (maybe 1.5 inches or so) supported in the center by the chimney. I would like to replace this beam with a steel I-beam buried in th...