If I am framing with 2x6's and I have hold downs called for, it is acceptable by code to use doubled up 2x6's instead of a 4x6 post? Does it depend on the inspector?
Thanks,
mt
Depends , are [highlight]4x6 spec'ed on your plans [/highlight]??
If they are John's plans the dbl. 2x6 will work .
IF it's engineered additions / amendments and the [highlight]engineer spec'ed , or used the wording[/highlight] (the fasteners must penetrate 3" into) , or some such you will have to use a 4x member.
Well...I used John's plans as the base and the structural engineer riffed off them. He did not specify a 4x post but in a few places and in none of the shearwall places. I know if I ask him, he will say, "well a 4x would be better...."
mt
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#1: He did not specify a 4x post but in a few places and in none of the shearwall places.
#2: I know if I ask him, he will say, "well a 4x would be better...."
#1: HuH :-/ No comprenday senior???
#2: Don't ask , the inspector might but plead "No Comprenday senior" ;D
On one job, about 4 years ago I got called on the 3" nominal nailing thing , I ca't remember the exact wording the that was used but thats what the inspector devined from it. Pre adoption of IRC 2003 , haven't had it call since IRC 2003 was put in play . It was a Lindal cedar home.
The place I posted about last year was spec'ed with 4x6 D fir and 4x6 LSL both in specific locations . So if it's not called for don't use it unless it will make you think better about it.
Note not "feel" better , it would be a thinking thing.