Framing errors with engineered lumber

Started by John Raabe, July 09, 2008, 06:37:40 PM

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John Raabe

This PDF report is from the Journal of Light Framing and highlights special Red Flag framing errors. Interestingly, most of these are ways you can get in trouble using engineered lumber such as I-joists and glulam or LVL beams.

http://tinyurl.com/685qc9

PS - There are also some interesting photos of ways to screw-up with OSB sheathing. d*
None of us are as smart as all of us.

MountainDon

Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.


considerations

Thank you John, the information is very timely.  This weekend....the flooring!