Ok, so three beam options exist to remove the post.
1. Bolt C channel steel along both sides of the existing beam. Pros- easiest option, cheapest at under 500$ Done in few hours. Cons- beam still keeps its current protrusion into the headroom of the space.
2. 4 2x11 LVLs sandwiched together and sunk into the floor joist. Pros- beam now protrudes only 3" into headroom of space. Cons- more work and higher cost of approx 1000$
3. 8"x8" I Beam sunk into joist space with 2x8 laminated on top to hang floor joist from. Pros- beam protrudes 1.5"' slightly less. Cons- most work and lifting involved (over 400 lbs). Most expensive option at around 1200$ Most work to retrofit into current beam foundation pocket.
All three options allow the removal of the post and are suggested by an engineer as suitable choices. What should I do? What would you pick?
Last edited by Serenity_Now; 05/24/1412:20 AM. Reason: Floor 8", not 10"