Thread: to bracket or not to bracket

What do you think, I think it needs to be prevented from falling over with brackets or mechanicle strapping

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What are we looking at?

Here is what NC says:

R407.3 Structural requirements.

The columns shall be
restrained to prevent lateral displacement at the top and bottom
ends. Wood columns shall not be less in nominal size than 4
inches by 4 inches (102 mm by 102 mm) and steel columns
shall not be less than 3-inch-diameter (76 mm) standard pipe or
approved equivalent.

Exception:

In Seismic Design Categories A, Band C columns
no more than 48 inches (1219 mm) in height on a pier
or footing are exempt from the bottom end lateral displacement
requirement within underfloor areas enclosed by a

continuous foundation.

Scott, Main beam end where it meets the chimney structure.
Sitting on a post with no support to prevent lateral movement to the sides.

I don't see any means of attachment of the beam to the column either.

Yeah, that too! and the ends that are in pockets are supported with 1x3 pieces standing on end.

Originally Posted by wayne soper

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Yeah, that too! and the ends that are in pockets are supported with 1x3 pieces standing on end.

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Contact a Professional Engineer to determine and oversee the retrofitting of metal support post and securing of Main Structural support beam.
*Your recent Earthquake and Tropical Blow should make this a slam Dunk Soft sale.

Wayne

I would suggest an angle bracket or strap anchored to the triple floor joist above similar to the attached picture.

thanks, very good suggestions. 4 year old house, kinda slipped through the cracks i think. nice house, but alot of stupid design flaws.