What's better than one beam? You guessed it: two. I was feeling some concern that although I had put in the new beam for the client's bathtub, the studs that came down into it were really compromised because of the horizontal vent cutouts.
Another call to the architect was required. More sage advice administered.
Delete the cutouts and lay another beam on top of the one that was just put in.
So here's that. Again with the UFO photographs.
Here's a better view. The new beam is a 4 x 4 that rests on top of the other one. I'm not totally sure how the dormer wall was staying up before. 4 out of 8 studs were cut almost all the way through to accomodate the vent.
On the back side, minimal damage to the bedroom wall. It looks a little goofy pre-painting, but it is smoooooth and will look great once finished.
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