You can see two different types of wood I beams in this photo. The large beam at the top is supporting smaller wood I joists or beams. Photo Credit: Tim Carter
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I can't tell by this photo, is the large beam notched out to accommodate the top plate(s) or are the plates notched out to accommodate the beam. or a little out of each?
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