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February 18, 2020
Mr. Jon Oliver
Indiana Kitchen Company
925 Conner Street
Noblesville, Indiana
Re: 11129 Lakeshore Drive East, Carmel, Indiana
Dear Mr. Oliver,
On February 18, 2020, I visited with you at the home referenced above. The purpose of my visit was to evaluate a
framing condition and to make recommendations as necessary.
It is my understanding that you propose to remove a section of the wall which currently separates the kitchen from
the living room as part of a home remodel project. The new opening will be approximately 13’-9” wide.
The subject wall carries the load of the attic and roof. A new beam is required to span over the new opening. The
new beam needs to be a 2-ply, 1 ¾” x 14” LVL. Each end of the new beam must be supported by three 2x4’s.
The north end of the beam will rest over the north foundation wall. The south end of the beam will rest on the
existing center beam in the crawl space. If the new southern support of the new kitchen beam is more than one foot
from an existing support pier in the crawl space, a new support pier/footing is necessary. The new support pier and
footing should consist of an 18” x 18” x 8” thick concrete pad footing and a steel adjustable post with the stated
capacity of 7,000 pounds.
Vertical 2x4 blocking must be placed in the crawl space between the underside of the floor decking and the top of
the foundation or beam under the new support at both ends of the new kitchen beam.
I appreciate the opportunity to be of service. Please contact me if you have any further questions or comments.
My opinion, stated herein, is limited to those issues discussed. Other issues regarding the construction, if any, are
beyond the scope of this letter.
Regards,
Schwarz Engineering Group
John D. Schwarz, PE
Structural Engineer
Indiana Registration Number 19800160
03/03/20
Adam Schriner