Waiting for the glue to dry?

[ICE]

Framing inspection. Large two story. I didn't want to go inside but then I thought of the pictures. This place was amazingly, stupendously jacked-up. When I emerged I told them that I wouldn't remove the braces but if they can't resist, I suggested ropes and a truck.

The A35s .....no nails

On the second floor, you can find one nail in all of the bracing. The rest is held in place by friction. That includes the horizontal planks.

You can zoom in on this picture if you find it too hard to believe.

 

[fatboy]

Again.......wow

 

[ccbuilding]

Looks like they used more lumber in bracing than in building.

 

[brudgers]

If I ever go back to the other side of the counter, I want to work with Tiger because there is never a dull day.

 

[Coug Dad]

Are those metal drums really supporting a load from above?

 

[KZQuixote]

Are those metal drums really supporting a load from above?

Given that the contractor has fitted bungs to the barrels I believe he can claim additional strength because it's now an air supported structure. If ICE won't go for that he can always chop out the tops and use them for burn barrels to get rid of the pile.

Bill