BayPointArchitect
Sawhorse
I am looking at a 234 s.f. covered porch supported along one edge that is 18 linear feet against the new addition. But then there are two large 6 x 6 posts supporting the two outside corners. Without any formal training in wind load calculations, I am guessing that the uplift on each post or column is only 1,462 lbs. But this would be even less if I can subtract the dead weight of the roof.
I am not too concerned considering how I have these two posts anchored to large concrete pier foundations. Not to mention the reaction that I received today when I showed the sketch to a structural engineer that would suggest a design that is over-done. He suggested that I could reduce a few measures.
Is it standard practice to subtract the dead weight of the roof from the force of the wind acting upward?
Thanks!
I am not too concerned considering how I have these two posts anchored to large concrete pier foundations. Not to mention the reaction that I received today when I showed the sketch to a structural engineer that would suggest a design that is over-done. He suggested that I could reduce a few measures.
Is it standard practice to subtract the dead weight of the roof from the force of the wind acting upward?
Thanks!