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General Forum / Re: Attach the shed roof to my...
Last post by achevalley - April 13, 2024, 11:44:24 AMHello Ivanhyde,
Thank you for sharing your question! We have put together a short response and linked an accompanying youtube video which we hope will help answer your question. We also recommend consulting a structural engineer for further clarifications if needed.
Response:
When attaching a ledger board where there is no rim beam certain precautions need to be taken. First, you need to install a lateral tensioner to keep the ledger and rafters from pulling away from the building. Second, you need to make sure there is blocking installed between the joists, or you can see if you can install a rim joist to fit flush with ext. of sheathing. Your ledger will be anchored by the Lateral Tensioner and then screwed into the blocking. You will need to make sure the vapor barrier is replaced and secure and all moisture has the ability to run out and away from the surface.
Video to help explain here: https://youtu.be/9INlIOOVSpY?si=6UdOxFrhkPIhuuuQ
(The Lateral Tensioner they used in the video is: Simpson DTT2Z)
Thank you for sharing your question! We have put together a short response and linked an accompanying youtube video which we hope will help answer your question. We also recommend consulting a structural engineer for further clarifications if needed.
Response:
When attaching a ledger board where there is no rim beam certain precautions need to be taken. First, you need to install a lateral tensioner to keep the ledger and rafters from pulling away from the building. Second, you need to make sure there is blocking installed between the joists, or you can see if you can install a rim joist to fit flush with ext. of sheathing. Your ledger will be anchored by the Lateral Tensioner and then screwed into the blocking. You will need to make sure the vapor barrier is replaced and secure and all moisture has the ability to run out and away from the surface.
Video to help explain here: https://youtu.be/9INlIOOVSpY?si=6UdOxFrhkPIhuuuQ
(The Lateral Tensioner they used in the video is: Simpson DTT2Z)
#12
General Forum / Re: 4x6 floor joists??
Last post by evawillms - April 12, 2024, 12:22:48 AMQuote from: billy boy on December 05, 2023, 02:04:19 PMI'm no expert, but I've seen similar setups before. Using an LVL and steel I beams sounds like a solid plan for support. The 4x6 joists might work, especially if they're true 4x6 and tied into the 2x6 top plates well. Just make sure everything's level and properly secured. Maybe get a local builder's opinion to be safe.While the plan you described could potentially work, it's important to consider several factors and consult with a local builder or structural engineer to ensure safety and compliance with building codes.
#13
Off Topic - Ideas, humor, inspiration / Re: Image Sharing Suggestions?
Last post by Adam Raabe - April 11, 2024, 01:06:19 PMJust a heads up that we've got image hosting built-in to the forum now.
When you're composing a message, you should see a bar or button at the bottom of the compose window that looks like this:
or this:
That's where you can drag your image/s.
If you want to insert the image inline, look for the blue arrow...
click it, leave the image size fields blank (or specify height or width, the other ratio is calculated automatically), hit 'insert'.... and presto!
When you're composing a message, you should see a bar or button at the bottom of the compose window that looks like this:
or this:
That's where you can drag your image/s.
If you want to insert the image inline, look for the blue arrow...
click it, leave the image size fields blank (or specify height or width, the other ratio is calculated automatically), hit 'insert'.... and presto!
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Off Topic - Ideas, humor, inspiration / Re: Image Sharing Suggestions?
Last post by MountainDon - April 10, 2024, 09:39:16 PMalso https://imgbb.com/
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Off Topic - Ideas, humor, inspiration / Re: Image Sharing Suggestions?
Last post by tynsa - April 10, 2024, 08:07:23 PMimgbox absolutely
#16
General Forum / Attach the shed roof to my hou...
Last post by ivanhyde - April 10, 2024, 05:41:44 AMHello,
I want to put a screen in porch with a shed roof on the back of my house. Plan is for a 4/12 pitch. Because of the layout of the house, I want to attach the back of the roof to the house several feet above the second story floor. geometry dash scratch
I wonder if you are allowed to attach the board to which the rafters attach onto the second story wall 2x4s or must that board attach to the joist board for the second story floor. I cannot do the latter.
I want to put a screen in porch with a shed roof on the back of my house. Plan is for a 4/12 pitch. Because of the layout of the house, I want to attach the back of the roof to the house several feet above the second story floor. geometry dash scratch
I wonder if you are allowed to attach the board to which the rafters attach onto the second story wall 2x4s or must that board attach to the joist board for the second story floor. I cannot do the latter.
#17
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: 20x36 1.5 story with sunro...
Last post by constitutefifteen - April 09, 2024, 08:45:27 PMHello, surrounding the sunroom is not feasible, the area is narrow so there should not be a sunroom there, you can consider moving it somewhere else
#18
General Forum / Stain assistance
Last post by mom2bman - April 09, 2024, 12:34:03 PMWe added an addition to our cabin and need to remove the current stain and add new stain. We used a Behr premium wood coating transparent weather proofing all-in-one wood finish in redwood stain but would like to lighten that up and add a lighter color to both. What is a good stain and has anyone had any luck pressure washing the old stain off, maybe used something in addition to the water? We have pine log siding. Thanks.
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Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Okanogan 14x24 by a lurker...
Last post by OlJarhead - April 09, 2024, 07:08:31 AM #20
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: 32x20 two story (loft) cab...
Last post by MountainDon - April 06, 2024, 01:21:08 PMA continuous footing is vastly superior to individual footings under each pier. The continuous footing "ties" the foundation together, resisting any lateral movement from the bearing soils while providing support for individual piers distributed over a larger area compared with spot footings. Masonry (CMU) piers can be installed and tied to the continuous footing with rebar and filled voids in the CMU. Or a concrete pier can be poured in a form onto top of the continuous footing.
The plan is to go as deep or deeper than the historic frost depth?
.... do a search on elevated or raised foundation design. Southern Pine Assoc used to have info available on using a continuous footing and various types of pier-like supports for a wood floor assembly.
The plan is to go as deep or deeper than the historic frost depth?
.... do a search on elevated or raised foundation design. Southern Pine Assoc used to have info available on using a continuous footing and various types of pier-like supports for a wood floor assembly.