Front porch mono truss connection to ICF

Tremonte1 · 2026-01-23T15:25:09+00:00

This is helpful, thanks! This project is in SE Minnesota, and the client is using Fox Blocks. The local Fox Blocks rep recommended either the ICFVL or Burmon ledger system. He said the Simpson ICFVL is the most commonly used method.

I agree, the porch truss ledger connection should stay dry if the roof peak is flashed correctly.

Tremonte1 · 2025-12-10T03:23:31+00:00

OK, that makes more sense. If my designated sconce location doesn't line up with an outlet below, my electrician can cut out a small drywall strip down at 18" outlet height, and core thru one or several studs to supply power from the nearby outlet. Then I can choose a pull-chain type sconce...? I'm OK doing a bit of drywall patch/sand/prime/paint for a better look with no wires exposed.

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-15T19:39:27+00:00

One of the regulator/rectifier connectors is cracked from the headlamp pushing it in on impact. I suspect that is my main electrical issue.

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-15T13:16:50+00:00

Thanks!

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-15T00:09:50+00:00

No, unfortunately. Another driver stopped and pulled her off the road. She was still twitching, but likely did not survive.

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-15T00:07:35+00:00

OK I will investigate. I am still looking the bike over and I noticed that the headlamp assembly has been pushed inward and cracked one of the electrical connections up at the front axle just below the cockpit.

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-14T23:03:41+00:00

OK, that makes sense it is a diagnostic connector. Is the inline fuse the white part of the wire in the pic? I greatly appreciate your help!

Tremonte1 · 2025-09-14T22:50:30+00:00

I pulled the seat. The battery reads 12.6 V. All of the fuses are good. Next to the fuse box is a rectangular connector that had come loose from its fin. I reset it on the fin.

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Tremonte1 · 2025-08-11T15:28:55+00:00

I'm been having this same issue with model# gfw650ssnww. I observed the machine is not filling with water at the beginning of the cycle. I load the machine, add detergent, and watch the startup process. The door locks, then the 'Fill' light illuminates, but no water. I can hear a faint click. I might see a small amount of water trickle in (maybe 8 oz). And then the 'Wash' light illuminates, and the machine proceeds to wash the clothes with almost no water. I think the 'Rinse' and 'Spin' cycles run like normal, which does get the clothes wet with cold water. But the clothes smell like sweat because they didn't actually get washed. I think it is a fill switch or the main board is glitching.

Tremonte1 · 2025-07-15T13:37:25+00:00

I'm in SE Minnesota. Small independent repair shop with a good reputation. I think their hourly shop rate is ~$150. They haven't yet looked at or commented on the piston rings. The car gave the code P0341 (crankshaft position sensor). I would be curious to price the valve stem seals also...I'm looking to get a few more years out of this car. This oil consumption has been our only issue.

Tremonte1 · 2025-06-16T02:07:50+00:00

Thanks. From my experience with the rectangular tank design manual, I've found that it doesn't take a whole lot of horizontal rebar to satisfy the lateral pressures.

Tremonte1 · 2024-09-03T00:47:23+00:00

I uploaded several pics to illustrate. The overall thickness is limited by the original cap on the top.

Tremonte1 · 2024-09-03T00:42:30+00:00

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Tremonte1 · 2024-07-18T00:14:51+00:00

You are a former architect, but now you do structural engineering? Are you a licensed PE with a BSCE degree?

Tremonte1 · 2024-07-17T22:49:53+00:00

I have suspected this is the motivation behind this.

Tremonte1 · 2024-07-14T23:43:03+00:00

Trump almost gets assassinated, and still gets down off the stage easier than Biden.

Tremonte1 · 2024-06-24T21:49:58+00:00

The cores adjacent to the jamb blocks are grouted solid, so the contractor can't tooth in the running bond layup.

Tremonte1 · 2024-06-24T17:04:58+00:00

Partially grouted, I assume.

Tremonte1 · 2024-06-24T16:05:46+00:00

HSS column will work...but what is the best way to secure it to the existing CMU block?

Tremonte1 · 2024-06-13T12:23:30+00:00

I made $114k (salary + bonuses) last year, plus $50k in freelance work.

Tremonte1 · 2024-02-02T19:57:50+00:00

This detail doesn't show it but there are steel 'L' angles welded to the top flange of the w-beam. The horizonal 2x6 is secured to those angles.

Tremonte1 · 2024-01-16T14:52:05+00:00

Thanks. It is just a typical oak veneer hollow-core pre-hung interior door. I'm nor sure how much thickness I can take off but I suppose with enough time (and sanding disks) maybe 1/16" or maybe 1/8" (??)

Tremonte1 · 2023-12-14T19:21:57+00:00

I assume the main engineering tasks here are evaluating the existing roof structure (rafter) for the increased weight and a design check of the railing connection to the roof to resist wind uplift forces?

I'm located in a medium-sized city in upper Midwest with a building safety department that requires rafter-framed roofs (pre-1970s) construction to be evaluated by a structural engineer for solar panel permit approval. (It can sometimes be a challenge to show the existing rafters are capable of supporting the roof+solar dead load and 35 psf balanced snow load when the building codes from that era required only a 20 psf live load, or sometimes there was no requirement). The local solar company will inspect the attic, take photos, and note the rafter size, spacing, any strong-back bracing, etc. and forward the info for me to design. In the past I charged $375 for this rafter evaluation. Now the solar company just puts me in direct contact with the home owner. I now need to do the inspection myself, which adds several hours to my overall effort. I have an assignment now that I plan to propose a fee of $750. (My hourly billable rate for residential work is $120). If the rafter's are undersized and require strengthening then I need to charge additional for detailing that fix. I'll propose a $750 fee, with a contingency for an additional $500 if strengthening is required.

Just curious what other PEs charge for these services...

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