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  1. Beam cut out for stairs

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-12-2015 04:39 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 81
    • Views: 19,764
    Marcel Gratton
    01-21-2015, 07:15 PM Go to last post

  2. Foundation crack below beam near foundation corner

    Started by Michael Thomas, 12-04-2008 03:34 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 26,395
    John Bubber
    02-12-2009, 02:19 AM Go to last post

  3. Perplexed by AHJ Inspector Performance

    Started by Bob Spermo, 01-02-2009 07:50 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 60
    • Views: 12,040
    A.D. Miller
    01-06-2009, 10:22 AM Go to last post

  4. Questionable framing

    Started by Paul Manicone, 01-18-2014 05:17 PM
    framing, roof, structure 28 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 59
    • Views: 8,851
    BridgeMan
    01-28-2014, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  5. how much support on the end of a main beam is needed?

    Started by Rick Harrington, 11-17-2008 05:50 AM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 25,987
    Michael Thomas
    05-03-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  6. Steel I Beam Supported by 2x6's in foundation

    Started by Nicole Rathbun, 12-16-2014 05:38 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 58
    • Views: 15,321
    Jerry Peck
    12-21-2014, 12:04 PM Go to last post

  7. OSB Shims

    Started by Matt Fellman, 08-13-2009 08:40 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 55
    • Views: 12,723
    Brandon Whitmore
    08-26-2009, 09:56 PM Go to last post

  8. Rotted joist ends into the wall - Is the inspector liable?

    Started by Sean Bacon, 09-15-2015 10:26 AM
    client, crawlspace, entrance, floor, inspector
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 16,153
    Mark Reinmiller
    10-04-2015, 05:12 PM Go to last post

  9. Post and Beam members

    Started by Ken Amelin, 04-21-2014 03:56 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 7,339
    Lon Henderson
    04-30-2014, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  10. Framing Passed the Township Inspection

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-08-2015 03:18 PM
    framing, inspection, joists, passed, township
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 14,688
    Nick Ostrowski
    05-15-2015, 12:03 PM Go to last post

  11. No ledger board (none)

    Started by David D. Whitt, 01-27-2011 08:14 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 41
    • Views: 18,198
    David D. Whitt
    02-16-2011, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  12. Repair for cut joist

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-08-2010 08:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 13,918
    John Kogel
    02-10-2010, 09:08 PM Go to last post

  13. Shims under sill plate

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-31-2012 05:39 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 25,503
    Gunnar Alquist
    11-30-2015, 09:04 AM Go to last post

  14. Another Floor Question....

    Started by Mitch Berry, 12-25-2014 06:49 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 8,409
    Jerry Peck
    01-08-2015, 03:55 PM Go to last post

  15. Cool To Crawlspace or Not To Crawlspace

    Started by Sean Bacon, 01-04-2010 07:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 18,509
    William Miller
    03-09-2016, 02:16 PM Go to last post

  16. Joist repair practice.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 11-13-2008 04:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 31,887
    ron monroe
    06-14-2018, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  17. Target Rich Deck

    Started by Jim Robinson, 05-07-2014 03:45 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 6,189
    Raymond Wand
    05-16-2014, 10:59 AM Go to last post

  18. Log Cabin Construction

    Started by mathew stouffer, 08-06-2009 05:03 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,432
    James Vincent
    08-11-2009, 12:31 PM Go to last post

  19. Vinyl Siding Buckling

    Started by Steve Frederickson, 02-25-2014 12:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 8,527
    Jim Warters
    03-04-2014, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  20. TJI "BIG HOLES"

    Started by Vern Heiler, 08-29-2009 05:03 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 11,574
    Michael Greenwalt
    08-31-2009, 11:03 AM Go to last post

  21. What Could Cause This ?

    Started by Roofmaster 417, 02-02-2012 11:16 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 6,761
    Phil Brody
    03-19-2012, 09:53 AM Go to last post

  22. Pressure-Blocked Joists

    Started by Gunnar Alquist, 05-20-2016 07:45 AM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 29,223
    Gunnar Alquist
    10-26-2018, 08:25 PM Go to last post

  23. Corrosion on jacks under manufactured home

    Started by Bill Anglin, 07-28-2012 07:44 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 9,548
    BridgeMan
    08-26-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  24. Cable Staple question

    Started by Lisa Austin, 10-28-2014 02:59 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 8,094
    Lisa Austin
    12-27-2014, 06:54 PM Go to last post

  25. Crawl space questions?

    Started by M Kelekci, 07-04-2007 07:23 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,207
    Nick Ostrowski
    08-02-2007, 05:49 AM Go to last post

  26. any help?

    Started by Valrie Montgomery, 04-10-2009 06:15 AM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,388
    Valrie Montgomery
    04-15-2009, 07:28 PM Go to last post

  27. Question Metal Lintel Above Garage Doors

    Started by Reggie Russell, 04-22-2010 07:05 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 25,691
    Tom Edwards
    04-28-2013, 07:39 AM Go to last post

  28. Need pic: Cripple wall bolted to foundation

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 07-15-2010 11:22 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 6,753
    Jerry McCarthy
    08-06-2010, 03:37 PM Go to last post

  29. Large opening in center of steel I-beam

    Started by Jason Boni, 02-10-2011 08:24 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 16,369
    John Kogel
    02-28-2011, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  30. Bouncy manufactured I joist floors

    Started by Bill Anglin, 01-07-2014 06:30 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 22,017
    Jerry Peck
    03-19-2019, 06:49 PM Go to last post

  31. Termites in Treated Lumber

    Started by Jim Hintz, 10-21-2009 06:33 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 8,588
    Stacey Van Houtan
    10-28-2009, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  32. Highrise structure

    Started by Peter Louis, 09-17-2010 09:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 6,726
    Arthur Gould
    11-09-2010, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  33. A different type of floor joist

    Started by Terry Beck, 01-05-2012 06:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 10,686
    David Fraser
    01-19-2012, 09:33 AM Go to last post

  34. 2x4 main beam ?

    Started by Sam Morris, 01-04-2013 07:51 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 9,049
    Mark Hagenlock
    01-09-2013, 10:42 PM Go to last post

  35. Pissed Off Builder

    Started by Don Jackson, 03-27-2009 01:09 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,074
    Ted Menelly
    04-03-2009, 01:01 PM Go to last post

  36. new concstrution bouncy floors

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 04-15-2009 12:15 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 12,324
    Jeffrey L. Mathis
    04-20-2009, 05:11 PM Go to last post

  37. I love asking the client this question

    Started by John Arnold, 05-07-2009 10:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 7,160
    Robert Mattison
    08-22-2009, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  38. Framing question - 24' Wall

    Started by Bob Spermo, 05-06-2009 07:51 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 10,968
    Corn Walker
    10-19-2009, 11:35 AM Go to last post

  39. Ok guys - I need your help

    Started by John Watkins, 07-26-2011 03:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 6,109
    bob smit
    04-02-2012, 10:21 AM Go to last post

  40. Exposed Subfloor

    Started by Joe Arcaro, 08-07-2010 05:30 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 9,104
    chris mcintyre
    08-13-2010, 08:51 PM Go to last post

  41. HONEY I CAN FINISH BASEMENT MYSELF

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 02-10-2012 02:04 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,300
    Steve Truesdale
    05-04-2012, 03:36 PM Go to last post

  42. Too much notch?

    Started by Marc M, 11-08-2012 10:15 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 5,466
    Vern Heiler
    11-29-2012, 06:45 PM Go to last post

  43. How are repairs performed

    Started by John Stephenson, 06-22-2007 04:15 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,852
    Thom Walker
    06-25-2007, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  44. Framing... is this ok???

    Started by Jenni Wailes, 10-12-2008 06:41 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 10,175
    Mike Schulz
    10-19-2008, 12:47 PM Go to last post

  45. knowledge needed for pre drywall insp

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 02-03-2009 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 9,737
    Markus Keller
    02-04-2009, 04:52 PM Go to last post

  46. Squash Blocks & I-Joists

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 04-11-2009 05:44 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 13,930
    Ted Menelly
    04-14-2009, 07:49 PM Go to last post

  47. Got a chuckle when I saw this....

    Started by Gene South, 08-09-2009 08:24 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 7,153
    A.D. Miller
    08-20-2009, 03:40 AM Go to last post

  48. Attic truss altered?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-28-2009 03:29 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,107
    Jack Feldmann
    11-01-2009, 04:51 AM Go to last post

  49. truss for different slope roof connection

    Started by Peter Louis, 12-19-2010 11:15 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 5,937
    Joe Klampfer
    12-27-2010, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  50. Exterior bricks pulling apart

    Started by Ann Wilson, 08-09-2010 06:28 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 22,220
    Randy Mayo
    08-11-2010, 07:39 PM Go to last post

  51. JOIST OPENING

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 05-21-2011 05:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,436
    TR Platt
    05-31-2011, 03:28 PM Go to last post

  52. Interesting floor system

    Started by Jack Feldmann, 12-01-2012 02:29 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 4,565
    Jack Feldmann
    12-03-2012, 08:54 PM Go to last post

  53. Floor squeaks and drywall cracks

    Started by Ken Rowe, 08-30-2012 09:57 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,024
    Jeffrey L. Mathis
    09-05-2012, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  54. Valley Rafters to short?

    Started by Paul Manicone, 03-09-2014 10:18 PM
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,360
    Paul Manicone
    03-10-2014, 09:16 PM Go to last post

  55. Rim board screwed into block wall

    Started by Sam Morris, 11-18-2019 04:09 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,385
    Richard Bushong
    12-02-2019, 10:31 AM Go to last post

  56. Have Fun Fixing It

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 04-18-2008 08:25 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,430
    Steve Frederickson
    06-06-2008, 07:19 PM Go to last post

  57. Talking Termites and a new court case

    Started by Ron Bibler, 04-23-2009 07:13 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,266
    Jerry McCarthy
    05-25-2009, 04:21 PM Go to last post

  58. Driveway up against foundation wall

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-22-2010 05:59 PM
    32 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 34,487
    John Bubber
    02-24-2010, 04:56 AM Go to last post

  59. Cut joist repairs?

    Started by John Kogel, 03-07-2010 08:13 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 11,895
    A.D. Miller
    03-11-2010, 09:57 AM Go to last post

  60. Would you call the country inspector in?

    Started by Ron Bibler, 07-29-2012 06:12 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 6,155
    Mike Kleisch
    10-22-2012, 07:58 AM Go to last post

  61. why is soil/sand poured in a tub hole drainage pipe before installation?

    Started by Fernando rojas, 01-17-2015 09:55 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,444
    Jerry Peck
    01-24-2015, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  62. How do reports deal with changes in construction standards?

    Started by John C Hansen, LEED AP, 02-10-2016 07:56 PM
    code, code changes, construction standards, stairs, standards
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,617
    Ian Page
    02-17-2016, 09:17 AM Go to last post

  63. Slight bow in wall

    Started by Alton Darty, 04-16-2008 12:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,236
    Aaron Miller
    04-18-2008, 05:21 AM Go to last post

  64. Fire blocking basement

    Started by AL Felmlee, 11-14-2008 09:48 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 25,185
    Jeff Remas
    11-16-2008, 05:59 PM Go to last post

  65. Wow...Check this out.

    Started by Marc M, 12-07-2008 11:39 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,665
    Corn Walker
    12-09-2008, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  66. Floor Truss Support

    Started by Michael Carson, 10-18-2009 01:52 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,804
    Ralph Millard
    01-30-2010, 06:54 AM Go to last post

  67. Question Engineered floor truss

    Started by Scott Latosky, 02-06-2010 04:48 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,207
    Ken Rowe
    02-07-2010, 01:23 PM Go to last post

  68. Poor Fraiming ?

    Started by kev cornett, 10-04-2010 04:08 AM
    13 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,944
    Corn Walker
    05-17-2011, 07:54 AM Go to last post

  69. What Are these?

    Started by JP Lomeo, 02-26-2012 01:31 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,226
    Vern Heiler
    02-29-2012, 08:22 PM Go to last post

  70. Trap under Concrete

    Started by Rich Goeken, 01-04-2013 06:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 31,581
    Jerry Peck
    01-19-2013, 11:47 AM Go to last post

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

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 03-03-2015 02:36 PM
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 9,017
    kristin morgan
    03-09-2015, 09:50 AM Go to last post

  72. a problem or not

    Started by dan orourke, 06-08-2007 06:41 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,281
    Thom Walker
    06-18-2007, 08:28 PM Go to last post

  73. Deck support

    Started by mathew stouffer, 10-08-2009 05:23 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,737
    Jeff Zehnder
    10-15-2009, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  74. Creative Ridge Beam

    Started by mathew stouffer, 02-25-2010 06:40 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,670
    Matthew Klein
    02-27-2010, 07:29 AM Go to last post

  75. Support beam over front door

    Started by Sam Morris, 06-21-2011 03:25 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 13,711
    Ken Rowe
    06-25-2011, 03:24 PM Go to last post
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