I'm opening a wall between two rooms. The neW opening will be 12' 8". I
have a header span table and it indicates that the maximum span for a 4" X
12" header is 12'. The header is only going to support the 10' long
ceiling joists above (no roof or floor above). If I increase the header
to a 6" X 12" will this work for a 12' 8" span? Or will I need an LVL.
IF SO WHAT SHOULD THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LVL BE? Thanks in advance

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