Get me some more nails

[chris kennedy]

If you drive enough nails your bound to hit something, right?

 

[jar546]

Now that is funny!

There is more than one problem with that setup. Can we talk splice overlap?

 

[TheCommish]

no it is fine, it is a flex joint for truss lift

 

[ICE]

Now that is funny!There is more than one problem with that setup. Can we talk splice overlap?

Now that you have mentioned that, I am confused about these two different requirements. Can anyone clue me in?

TABLE R602.3(1)

FASTENER SCHEDULE FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

13. Double top plates, minimum 48-inch offset of end joints, face nail in lapped area

8-16d (31/2 0.135) —

R602.3.2 Top plate.Wood studwalls shall be capped with a

double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners

and intersections with bearing partitions. End joints in top

plates shall be offset at least 24 inches (610 mm). Joints in

plates need not occur over studs. Plates shall be not less than

2-inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width at

least equal to the width of the studs.

 

[Mac]

Truly an "air nailer"!

 

[jar546]

Now that you have mentioned that, I am confused about these two different requirements. Can anyone clue me in?TABLE R602.3(1)

FASTENER SCHEDULE FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

13. Double top plates, minimum 48-inch offset of end joints, face nail in lapped area

8-16d (31/2 0.135) —

R602.3.2 Top plate.Wood studwalls shall be capped with a

double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners

and intersections with bearing partitions. End joints in top

plates shall be offset at least 24 inches (610 mm). Joints in

plates need not occur over studs. Plates shall be not less than

2-inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width at

least equal to the width of the studs.

Not sure what code cycle you are looking at. The 2009 has 24" on both sections. Is there errata that you did not place in your book?

 

[ICE]

Not sure what code cycle you are looking at. The 2009 has 24" on both sections. Is there errata that you did not place in your book?

I am using a CD of the 2009. I will check the book at work later. thanks

 

[Gregg Harris]

I am using a CD of the 2009. I will check the book at work later. thanks

I have 24 in both cd and paper

 

[fireguy]

Silly inspector, that is a non-portable nail storeage device.

Wait until you see where the plumber stored the left over fittings.

 

[Forest]

Could be non bearing interior wall, no double top required.

Maybe frame crew gets paid by the nail

 

[steveray]

Could be non bearing interior wall, no double top required.

That is the most optimistic thing I will hear all day...Thanx!