So, there has been some concern about the removal of the column. Here's how it works. The new LVL beam clear spans the space where the old column used to support the main floor. This is all spec'd by an engineer (who has yet to send me the bill for some reason.) Detailed drawings are provided based on caluclated loads etc. engineer stuff. They spec the LVL size, bolt patterns, etc.

The temp walls are down and boy o boy am I excited!! laugh The pics earlier were from yesterday where we got the beam up and installed. Here is where we were when we set the tools down. I WAS PUMPED!!



We had the LVL assembled and up in the pocket and sitting on the remaining column we were tying into. Today I bolted the beam together and finished installing the remaining joist hangers.

DIY tip, if you use a plastic bag to remove goop from your hands you dont get the paper towel lint going on. PL premium is a bitch to get off your hands.

Here is where I was at by lunch today:



I spent the afternoon spray foaming the Rim joist and the screen side of the theater ceiling. I ran out before I got to the second half. frown Oh well. I've already used 2 kits and at 300$ a pop they are too expensive to buy 2 more to finish. I'll double up batt insulation in the back 1/2 of the room.

Here is how the foam looks:



After my building pal got off work we took down the shoring walls and stood back to appreciate the job. What a job it is. Before you do anything like this ask yourself one thing. How home theater obsessed am I? I guess you already know how I answered. laugh

Here is the current state of affairs. There are a couple of shots to let you know how the clear span is secured to the existing structure.








Lastly this is the "after the hurricane set the house back down" pic. Code violations were mentioned before. If you can find them all in this pic, you win a prize. laugh All this stuff is very temp btw. I think I'm going to wear the suit to bed tonight. Kinda warm and comfy. wink Off to eat pizza.