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Framing, Bracing, Engineering, Materials ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. Steel Support Beams

    Started by Steve Slaughter, 06-15-2012 07:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 11,331
    Nick Servin
    07-17-2012, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  2. Re: Squash Blocks with Engineered Joists

    Started by Rich Sumen, 02-28-2016 06:50 AM
    blocks, engineered, read, requirement, squash 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 11,250
    ROBERT YOUNG
    03-11-2016, 09:20 AM Go to last post

  3. Best way to repair a roof truss

    Started by Stefan Browning, 04-29-2010 02:27 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 11,146
    Bob Lewis
    04-30-2012, 10:47 AM Go to last post

  4. Wood trusses 3 feet of center

    Started by Todd Tuvell, 04-26-2012 10:47 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 11,043
    John Kogel
    04-26-2012, 08:34 PM Go to last post

  5. Framing question - 24' Wall

    Started by Bob Spermo, 05-06-2009 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,972
    Corn Walker
    10-19-2009, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  6. Is dry rot progressive in absence of moisture?

    Started by Terry Beck, 04-24-2007 05:48 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 10,908
    Rick Bunzel
    04-24-2007, 06:39 AM Go to last post

  7. Red face Siding a dormer

    Started by Brian Robertson, 11-29-2008 08:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 10,871
    Mike Schulz
    12-04-2008, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  8. A different type of floor joist

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-05-2012 06:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 10,700
    David Fraser
    01-19-2012, 09:33 AM Go to last post

  9. Wood shims for a steel beam

    Started by Dan Westbrook, 07-20-2017 05:43 AM
    beam, beam pocket, foundation, needed, shim 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 10,515
    Dan Westbrook
    07-20-2017, 08:51 AM Go to last post

  10. Building around a single wide

    Started by Jon mackay, 03-28-2009 05:52 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 10,372
    Mike Truss Guy
    04-13-2009, 07:34 PM Go to last post

  11. Basement Window Lintel required for new foundation cutting

    Started by Kai Mai, 06-21-2018 02:13 PM
    my project 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 10,332
    Kai Mai
    06-21-2018, 02:13 PM Go to last post

  12. Issue at rim joist over basement window

    Started by Jon mackay, 01-17-2010 07:00 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 10,262
    Jon mackay
    01-17-2010, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  13. cracks in the living room slab.

    Started by unknown 123, 09-21-2013 05:53 PM
    help crack in slab floor 8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,211
    Rich Goeken
    09-28-2013, 04:02 AM Go to last post

  14. Framing... is this ok???

    Started by Jenni Wailes, 10-12-2008 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,180
    Mike Schulz
    10-19-2008, 12:47 PM Go to last post

  15. Sill plate clearance to grade and or concrete

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-09-2010 06:59 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 10,146
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    07-09-2010, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  16. Structural Settlement or Structural Failure?

    Started by K Lucas, 11-26-2007 01:13 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 10,094
    Jerry Peck
    11-29-2007, 08:05 PM Go to last post

  17. Steel I beam and telescope post related questions

    Started by Yufei Shi, 08-12-2009 01:01 PM
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 10,052
    Yufei Shi
    08-14-2009, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  18. Bowed Bedroom Wall

    Started by David Edens, 08-14-2007 07:18 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,968
    Nolan Kienitz
    08-16-2007, 06:23 AM Go to last post

  19. reinforced masonry vs un-reinforced masonry

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 04-01-2008 05:42 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,937
    Jerry Peck
    04-02-2008, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  20. Stiffener plates on trusses

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-08-2010 08:12 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,873
    Joao Vieira
    08-23-2010, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  21. Cold joint with void

    Started by Jason Anderson, 05-05-2017 04:16 PM
    cold, cold joint void foudatin, joint, side, void 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,758
    Jason Anderson
    05-06-2017, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  22. knowledge needed for pre drywall insp

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-03-2009 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,744
    Markus Keller
    02-04-2009, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  23. New slab connection to old pier-and-beam

    Started by Tim Kallmer, 08-04-2013 01:25 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,711
    William Cline
    08-17-2013, 10:28 PM Go to last post

  24. Engineer's inspection fee fair?

    Started by bloo skeye, 07-11-2010 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,675
    Mike Truss Guy
    08-20-2010, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  25. Dark spots on the foundation.

    Started by Eli Smith, 05-30-2013 03:34 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,670
    Steven Turetsky
    05-31-2013, 12:41 PM Go to last post

  26. Rusted I-beam

    Started by Chris Zarcone, 01-15-2008 06:32 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,666
    Chris Zarcone
    01-15-2008, 07:06 PM Go to last post

  27. Corrosion on jacks under manufactured home

    Started by Bill Anglin, 07-28-2012 07:44 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,590
    BridgeMan
    08-26-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  28. Raising the ceiling

    Started by imported_John Smith, 02-17-2009 04:23 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,566
    Jim Luttrall
    02-18-2009, 09:31 AM Go to last post

  29. Smash Lab - earthquake proof foundations

    Started by Jerry Peck, 02-06-2008 09:40 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,485
    Jerry Peck
    02-08-2008, 08:13 AM Go to last post

  30. Steel I-Beam Supports

    Started by John A Duncan, 03-03-2011 10:01 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 9,466
    Garry Sorrells
    03-05-2011, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  31. TJI end support question

    Started by Clint White, 10-19-2009 04:37 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 9,423
    Door Guy
    10-23-2009, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  32. Clipped Head Nails

    Started by Stuart Brooks, 09-16-2011 10:35 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,376
    Jerry Peck
    09-17-2011, 11:49 AM Go to last post

  33. OSB Roof Trusses

    Started by Jim Hintz, 07-21-2011 10:24 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 9,318
    Jim Hintz
    07-24-2011, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  34. Cut End on Steel I Beam

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-21-2007 09:16 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 9,280
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-22-2007, 11:57 AM Go to last post

  35. bearing steel beam supported by a couple of wood blocks

    Started by marina shkarovsky, 12-15-2015 08:45 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 9,247
    ROBERT YOUNG
    12-28-2015, 03:11 AM Go to last post

  36. Question Engineered floor truss

    Started by Scott Latosky, 02-06-2010 04:48 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,226
    Ken Rowe
    02-07-2010, 01:23 PM Go to last post

  37. Attic truss attachment to girder truss

    Started by ren ramsey, 06-25-2017 12:33 PM
    connection, girder, hanger, strip, truss 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,207
    Thom Huggett
    07-13-2017, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  38. Lintel Weep Holes

    Started by George2, 08-12-2013 03:17 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 9,186
    Janet Mellor
    01-09-2014, 05:20 AM Go to last post

  39. Exposed Subfloor

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 05:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,123
    chris mcintyre
    08-13-2010, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  40. Post support for beam

    Started by Rich Sumen, 03-16-2011 02:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,121
    Eric Barker
    06-22-2011, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  41. No Sill Plates

    Started by Scott Dana, 10-31-2008 10:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 9,106
    Jack Feldmann
    10-31-2008, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  42. Unknown end bearing, twisting beam

    Started by Elizabeth Chambers, 03-30-2018 11:10 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 9,086
    Elizabeth Chambers
    03-31-2018, 06:08 PM Go to last post

  43. 2x4 main beam ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-04-2013 07:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,074
    Mark Hagenlock
    01-09-2013, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  44. Oops....oops again....oh boy....there's another....whoops again.....

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-03-2015 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,057
    kristin morgan
    03-09-2015, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  45. Black Mold on Framing Lumber

    Started by Matt Fellman, 03-05-2008 02:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,969
    Matt Fellman
    03-05-2008, 07:18 PM Go to last post

  46. Crack in foundation

    Started by Jeff Eastman, 05-18-2007 06:38 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,915
    Bruce Breedlove
    05-22-2007, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  47. Questionable framing

    Started by Paul Manicone, 01-18-2014 05:17 PM
    framing, roof, structure 28 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 8,907
    BridgeMan
    01-28-2014, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  48. Cracked plaster in ~1900 Home

    Started by Tony Klemencic, 11-18-2010 12:34 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,900
    Mike Schulz
    11-19-2010, 06:10 PM Go to last post

  49. Can I use plywood for a "sill plate"!?

    Started by Paul Kirkland, 09-19-2009 07:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,885
    A.D. Miller
    09-21-2009, 04:21 AM Go to last post

  50. Information about truss bracing

    Started by Pete Daly, 10-01-2010 10:26 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 8,846
    John Dirks Jr
    10-10-2010, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  51. Geodesic Dome House

    Started by Jim Hughes, 09-23-2007 08:08 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,745
    Carol Perkins
    10-09-2007, 05:25 PM Go to last post

  52. Pier to post connection

    Started by Terry Sandmeier, 07-16-2008 06:50 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 8,673
    Hernando Cortez
    01-21-2009, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  53. LVL picture

    Started by Bruce King, 03-09-2008 01:14 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 8,670
    Aaron Miller
    03-15-2008, 06:25 AM Go to last post

  54. Definition needed - What is a "California Slab"?

    Started by Jim Luttrall, 11-17-2016 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,647
    Paul Douglas
    01-11-2017, 08:53 PM Go to last post

  55. Termites in Treated Lumber

    Started by Jim Hintz, 10-21-2009 06:33 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,596
    Stacey Van Houtan
    10-28-2009, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  56. Post and Beam Floor support system.

    Started by Ken Amelin, 12-21-2018 02:18 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,549
    Robert Sheppard
    01-06-2019, 03:37 AM Go to last post

  57. Vinyl Siding Buckling

    Started by Steve Frederickson, 02-25-2014 12:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,538
    Jim Warters
    03-04-2014, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  58. Floor Joist Replacement Project Advice

    Started by Ben Owen, 09-17-2015 02:45 PM
    joist, joists, middle, side, sill 6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,522
    Ben Owen
    09-24-2015, 12:02 PM Go to last post

  59. Another Floor Question....

    Started by Mitch Berry, 12-25-2014 06:49 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,485
    Jerry Peck
    01-08-2015, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  60. Rim board screwed into block wall

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-18-2019 04:09 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,462
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 10:31 AM Go to last post

  61. JOIST OPENING

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-21-2011 05:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,454
    TR Platt
    05-31-2011, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  62. House Framing Diagram

    Started by dan orourke, 11-16-2007 04:59 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,447
    dan orourke
    11-16-2007, 04:59 PM Go to last post

  63. Log Cabin Construction

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-06-2009 05:03 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,445
    James Vincent
    08-11-2009, 12:31 PM Go to last post

  64. Bulge at rim joist...

    Started by Stephen G, 03-24-2012 10:43 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,398
    Phil Brody
    03-27-2012, 04:22 PM Go to last post

  65. Black Joists - Really Black?

    Started by Mike Gault, 07-24-2012 03:25 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 8,385
    Rod Corwin
    08-02-2012, 06:06 AM Go to last post

  66. Beam pockets and protection from decay

    Started by Randall Clark, 02-16-2017 07:27 PM
    clearance, ends, girder, tops, wood 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,333
    Randall Clark
    02-22-2017, 04:15 AM Go to last post

  67. Question on framing in a header

    Started by Eric Laney, 08-07-2007 02:56 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,331
    Door Guy
    10-18-2009, 09:25 AM Go to last post

  68. Valley rafter bearing

    Started by Frank Bombardiere, 09-25-2009 04:54 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,328
    A.D. Miller
    09-28-2009, 09:06 AM Go to last post

  69. Hinged truss plates

    Started by Bruce King, 04-29-2009 03:02 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 8,297
    Mike Truss Guy
    05-03-2009, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  70. Site built beam drop at midspan

    Started by jim baird, 04-19-2017 07:15 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,261
    Thom Huggett
    05-02-2017, 12:09 PM Go to last post

  71. Crawl space questions?

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-04-2007 07:23 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,237
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-02-2007, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  72. split beam?

    Started by Ron Bishop, 01-13-2008 06:39 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 8,209
    John Kogel
    10-22-2010, 03:37 PM Go to last post

  73. Cantilevered Floor Truss

    Started by Eric Shuman, 11-18-2007 12:42 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,205
    Linda Swearingen
    02-23-2009, 07:45 AM Go to last post

  74. Excessive moisture open beam ceiling

    Started by Ron Bibler, 12-27-2008 04:44 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 8,186
    Richard M. Pinkerton
    01-10-2009, 12:43 AM Go to last post

  75. Single family home with an attached garage (Texas)

    Started by Rod Scarborough, 09-07-2014 09:17 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 8,168
    Trent Tarter
    09-11-2014, 10:48 PM Go to last post

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