Robert Dalga
08-09-2008, 01:29 PM
Dear Fellow Inspectors,
Recently performed an inspection on a four year old Parade home and noticed some of the floor joists out of plumb. Furthermore, some of the web members were bowing also. Personally I think it was just sloppy workmanship on the builders part, but obviously the more out of plumb an I-joist is the more comprimised it becomes. I'd like to hear what others might think about this situation and/or your recommendations (if any). I recommended that they be further evaluated by a licensed builder (and not THE builder). In addition, I said that additional blocking (e.g. squash blocks) may be needed.
Thanks,
RJDalga, CRI
Kalamazoo, MI
Recently performed an inspection on a four year old Parade home and noticed some of the floor joists out of plumb. Furthermore, some of the web members were bowing also. Personally I think it was just sloppy workmanship on the builders part, but obviously the more out of plumb an I-joist is the more comprimised it becomes. I'd like to hear what others might think about this situation and/or your recommendations (if any). I recommended that they be further evaluated by a licensed builder (and not THE builder). In addition, I said that additional blocking (e.g. squash blocks) may be needed.
Thanks,
RJDalga, CRI
Kalamazoo, MI