Double top plate header?

[jar546]

Yes, this is what we found.

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Guess what? It actually works, even with a 40# GSL. You see, there is going to be a deck over the top of this and it is only a 6' span. We ended up accepting this because he produced paperwork from an engineer showing that a double 2x4 on the flat works.You never know.View attachment 1935

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[fatboy]

As long as you get the stamp.......you won't find it in the prescriptive codes. I would not have thought it so.......hmmmm, outside the box.

 

[DRP]

Probably a double 2x6? Is that the header or is the rim joist the header?

 

[SCBO1]

Thats a first for me, see you can teach old dogs new tricks with these fancy computer programs!

Check IECC for ceiling insulation requirements, probably going to use spray insulation I bet?

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[Rider Rick]

Jeff,

I'm not an engineer but that is going to sag.

 

[mtlogcabin]

It may not. If the overhang is minimal and a 2X fascia board was used some of the loads will be transferred to the other rafters.

I doubled the versu rims on my 1st floor openings and hung the floor I-joist at the opening locations. Eliminated all headers up to a 6ft opening.

He could be doing the same thing with dimensional lumber

Many ways to skin a cat without engineering

 

[ICE]

How about a row of solid blocking over the wall....and a real header.

 

[4thorns]

Appears as though the rim joist was designed to carry the load of the 3 floor joists tying into it. The "Header" looks to be nothing more than a continuation of the wall and solid backing for securing the wall cladding and door trim. Based of course on the fact that it had an engineer's approval.