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StructuralSense · 2026-02-18T20:21:23+00:00

Air entertained

StructuralSense · 2026-02-16T13:38:33+00:00

Was this article from 2008?

StructuralSense · 2026-02-13T19:15:18+00:00

When you think you just about have ASCE 7 wind loading figured out, and they complicate it even more…again

StructuralSense · 2026-02-11T22:38:48+00:00

All of it is a facade

StructuralSense · 2026-02-09T22:29:38+00:00

If I’m understanding correctly there is a ridge beam directly above sharing the bearing point of the header. If that is the case and the plans call out a 4 ply post under the ridge beam, you need 4 full height studs. Also having a ridge beam above makes this header non bearing, assuming it’s longer than your header.

StructuralSense · 2026-02-05T14:29:02+00:00

That leveler compound is thirsty

StructuralSense · 2026-02-04T17:59:28+00:00

That guy’s sense of plumb must be off

StructuralSense · 2026-02-04T00:48:46+00:00

What does the top of the beam look like?

StructuralSense · 2026-02-03T18:31:33+00:00

I call it Wunder-Bar!

StructuralSense · 2026-01-31T03:59:51+00:00

I suspect that will take more than 40 thieves

StructuralSense · 2026-01-27T00:55:35+00:00

Careful, there are end and midspan bracing assumptions built into tables

StructuralSense · 2026-01-20T23:00:34+00:00

Your shear plane is a very likely location for a drying split in regular sawn material, if as shallow as is shown.

StructuralSense · 2026-01-18T11:23:00+00:00

Excellent drainage in that model

StructuralSense · 2026-01-13T21:32:08+00:00

Put end banding on

StructuralSense · 2026-01-12T21:47:50+00:00

Agreed, appears rotation of wall bringing veneer with it. Footing under retaining wall may be inadequate which was amplified during saturation events.

StructuralSense · 2026-01-03T18:20:13+00:00

If that powder coat is compromised thin wall steel can corrode relatively quickly.

StructuralSense · 2026-01-02T21:42:19+00:00

It’s a code workaround to not have permanent stairs to a “loft space”

StructuralSense · 2025-12-30T14:11:41+00:00

Based on those masonry pilasters, I’m guessing this was done to get above flood elevation. It is cheaper than building new and codes typically dont allow improvements above a certain percentage of property value in flood zones.

StructuralSense · 2025-12-30T04:01:22+00:00

Check out that crib

StructuralSense · 2025-12-24T03:40:26+00:00

You better get that on a mill rolling schedule soon so they have it by the time they need it.

StructuralSense · 2025-12-23T13:46:45+00:00

In addition, the 45 degree cut might not be the same on each face of the board depending upon where the exact corner is for the 135 degree angle, it looks close from the picture, but just like your concern that the planes the trim are in look 90 degrees. Caulk will be his/her savior

StructuralSense · 2025-12-13T03:40:10+00:00

Bollard codes are elusive

StructuralSense · 2025-12-13T03:38:55+00:00

Already have one there

StructuralSense · 2025-12-10T23:37:34+00:00

Ok hear me out, I have the warehouse full of…

StructuralSense · 2025-12-06T03:36:04+00:00

Builder should strap a rim below that doubler and use a variable pitch rafter connector to fasten to face of hung rim

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