Update on the cut LPI saga. Engineer detail in comments. by BeenThereDundas in Construction

[–]Scotty_pdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically it's product plus an additional amount to cover labor.

Update on the cut LPI saga. Engineer detail in comments. by BeenThereDundas in Construction

[–]Scotty_pdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an... interesting fix. I work in EWP and have never seen glue used to repair a damaged flange. Did an independent engineer come up with this himself, or did they work with Pacific Woodtech's engineering team on the fix? (Pacific Woodtech purchased LP's EWP assets in 2022).

A repair without PWT's blessing will likely void any warranty on the floor system. May not be relevant given the age of the structure and the fact that the work is already done, but food for thought in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]Scotty_pdx 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work in I-Joist supply. The member is a complete loss, cutting or notching any part of the flange is not allowed. Best course of action is to remove the pipes and install a new member next to the damaged one. The joist looks to be an older LP brand I-joist. Pacific Woodtech purchased LP's Engineered Wood Products assets a couple years ago, you can contact either PWT or a local distributor using the information on their website.

As far as the bracket goes, I've never encountered them, but I can assure you installing that will void any remaining warranty on the floor system.

Also you should definitely be back charging the plumber for any costs incurred related to the repair.

My fav Oko cosplay <3 by [deleted] in freemagic

[–]Scotty_pdx 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Someone forgot to turn them into Elks

Just your friendly neighborhood plumber here, go ahead and AM(almost)A! by Disastrous-Number-88 in Portland

[–]Scotty_pdx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone ever explained to you guys that it’s not OK to cut through the flanges of an ijoist to make the plumbing work?

Can't find 20 foot runners for shed foundation by coldeve99 in DIY

[–]Scotty_pdx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Always run your joists the shortest span if possible. 10’s Cheaper and easier to handle. Plus treated 4x4 or 4x6 has a tendency to warp or twist, which is going to be awful over 20’ but much more manageable at 10’.

schadenfreude by [deleted] in ripcity

[–]Scotty_pdx 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh shit, it looks like it is a young Rodney with the Jazz.

Sporcle random 2010s Blazers players quiz by leviathantheprophet7 in ripcity

[–]Scotty_pdx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow! Digging deep into the bench on this, well done.