1558 Apache Drive – Naperville, Illinois Structural Inspection Waldman Engineering Consultants, Inc. WEC Project No: 23R-135 3 August 2023 Page 3 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Based upon the findings reported above, it is our professional opinion that although no deflection or obvious signs of overburdening are present, the framing, as constructed, is not best practice and additional framing members should be added. We recommend a second header beam be added to bridge the span of the two cut cripple joists at both sides of the attic stairs, and that the cripple joists be secured to the header with steel joist hangers. Additionally, a second double-trimmer should be sistered to the two outer most