This is the framed opening for the pocket door. The pocket doors are six feet wide. This requires an opening of 12', three feet on either side for the pocket doors to slide into. The beam at the top is three 11-7/8" by 1-7/8" micro lams nailed together. They are supported by posts on either side made up of four 2x8 ganged together.
Photo #2 shows the entire framing and a section of Structural Insulated Panels to the right which form the entire new structural bearing exterior wall.
Photo #3 shows the connection between the existing glulam rafters and the new exterior wall. We made our own metal brackets using the steel door and window lintels left over from demolishing the brick exterior. In this photo, you can see the original exterior wall to the left before demolition.
Photo #4 shows another connector that we fabricated.
Photo #5. Now that the new load bearing wall has been built, the old one can now be demolished.
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