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DICKSON - SCHAEFER
Consulting Structural Engineers
April 30, 2013
Ms. Rosa Zichella Project No. 13121
10127 Summerlake Dr.
Carmel, IN 46032
Re: Zichella Residence Structural Beams
Dear Zichella:
At your request, Mr. Timothy J. Dickson, P.E., S.E. of Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd. determine
the size of the new structural beams for the remodeling project at your home with will
include the removal of some bearing walls. The work was preformed based on the
drawings prepared by-F4tm+WerrOleses, dated February 19, 2013, and included two site
visits.
As shown on the attached Sketch SK-1, there is an existing 3-1/2"x24" LVL beam
oriented in the north-south direction the area of the new kitchen. A new (2) 1-3/4"x
9-1/2" LVL beam will be required to support the second floor joists and will frame into
the existing LVL. A new (3) 1-3/4"x9-1/2" LVL is required where the bearing wall is to
be removed at the south side of the dining room. In addition, a (2) 2x10 beam is
required at the east wall of the new mud room. All of this information has been
included in Sketch SK-1, which is attached.
This report is based on a visual inspection of the property. I shall not be responsible for
the inspection of, or failure to inspect, items that are concealed by other building
components nor for the inspection of any items outside of the specified scope of
services. If additional information is discovered, it should be forwarded to our office
for review and comment. Dickson-Schaefer, Ltd. reserves the right to amend and/or
modify this report if any new and/or significant data that affects this investigation
become available.
Dickson-Schaefer. Ltd. 9801 ran Creek Rd.. Suite 311 Indianapolis, IN 46256 Tel. 317.4469001
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Ms. Rosa Vichella ,Project No. 13121
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If you have any'questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact me at
your convenience.
Very truly yours,
DICKSON-SCHAEFER, LTD.
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