This occupation is included in the larger group of pipelayingfitters, pipefitters, and plumbers.. The median wage for this groupis $4,781 per month ($27.58 per hour). Half of all of these workersearn between $3,602 and $5,651 per month ($20.78 and $32.60per hour).
When supporting joists that span 12 feet with no overhang beyond the beam, a double ply beam can span in feet a value equal to its depth in inches. A double 2x12 beam can span 12 feet; a (2) 2x10 can span 10 feet and so on.
Standard heights: 6'8, 6'11 and 8'. Standard widths: 2'9, 3'3 and 4'3 (single panel); 5', 6' and 8' (2-panel) or 9'10, 11'10 and 15'10 (4-panel). Custom sizes available in 1/8 increments.