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fatboy
Administrator
Re: Board Stretcher
The creativity of contractors never ceases to amaze me.......... :roll:
The creativity of contractors never ceases to amaze me.......... :roll:
fatboy
Administrator
Re: Board Stretcher
Actually, after looking at the image again, WTF were they doing? Looking at the openings in the foreground, and the background, the multiple levels on the ceiling joists, and their "supports" ......eeeek.
Actually, after looking at the image again, WTF were they doing? Looking at the openings in the foreground, and the background, the multiple levels on the ceiling joists, and their "supports" ......eeeek.
JBI
Registered User
Re: Board Stretcher
Fascinating...
Fascinating...
alora
Silver Member
Re: Board Stretcher
Actually, looking at it again -- that's fine. It's happened here more than a few times. The actual structural floor (or roof) joists are above. What you see supported by the 'board stretcher' looks like framing for a soffit.
Actually, looking at it again -- that's fine. It's happened here more than a few times. The actual structural floor (or roof) joists are above. What you see supported by the 'board stretcher' looks like framing for a soffit.
Guest
Re: Board Stretcher
alora,
The wall is supporting ceiling joist coming in from both sides. Although most likely less than 100 lb per foot and therefore not a bearing wall the problem is the length of the blocks. Short blocks tend to split in line with the nails when the wood dries out. At a minimum I want to see 4' scabs stitch nailed.
alora,
The wall is supporting ceiling joist coming in from both sides. Although most likely less than 100 lb per foot and therefore not a bearing wall the problem is the length of the blocks. Short blocks tend to split in line with the nails when the wood dries out. At a minimum I want to see 4' scabs stitch nailed.
conarb
Registered User
Re: Board Stretcher
He is also reducing thermal bridging, see all the things we learn, energy efficiency and Green trumps structural integrity these days.Sergoodo said:
