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    Help needed with codes and standards for deck, stairs, posts, railings

    Started a deck project with a local contractor in June 2023. Issues began early on with the crew who was sent over here working quickly but as we found out, did not have the contract in hand, so a lot of bad things happened. Now we are almost 3 months into this and out quite a bit of money with...
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    R503.2.1.1(1) code on roof sheathing thickness

    Am I reading it right that if I have 60psf snow load in my area (thats what trusses are engineered for), I could not use 7/16 osb because that only allots 40psf with 24" O.C? I would have to use 15/32 plywood they dont sell 15/32 osb where I am at, or 19/32 OSB? I will probably go with 15/32...
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    Maximum span distance for BCIs - some advice

    Hey guys, Project details (I decided to go two story's because its not much extra money and my 25k foundation is really beefy, 8" monster stem wall, 24inch footing, for small 24'x64' duplex with monster 12" common wall in the middle.) Engineered trusses all roof load is to outside load bearing...
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    24" O.C vs 16" O.C exterior load bearing wall

    Am I correct when reading R602.3(5) that I can frame 24" o.c vs traditional 16" o.c? Details; Single story Engineered trusses, but I am not reading if that makes a difference 2x6 walls 24 foot wide by 64 feet long duplex. I am not doing it to skimp, I am in code climate and this is a plan...
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    Building your own trusses

    Thanks for hand holding first and foremost, I am just trying to build a home for my family its just a 24x36 ranch style home and want to save as much as I can. I got a quote for 12k for my trusses I can build them for 4k myself, 1/3rd the cost. details 1- I am in Alaska outside the city...
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