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ICE replied to the thread Thoughts On This.The one sure way to deal with it is to ignore it out of hand. No matter the situation as presented, a fair assessment is required... -
steveray replied to the thread Rafter thrust.R802.3 A ridge board used to connect opposing rafters shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness and not less in depth... -
steveray replied to the thread Rafter thrust.R802.5.2 Where ceiling joists run parallel to rafters and are located in the bottom third of the rafter height, they shall be installed...
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steveray replied to the thread Rafter thrust.THIS^^^^^I usually show with my index fingers and thumbs....
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arwat23 replied to the thread ADAS / 11B 104.1.1 construction tolerance.Pretty sure DSA has mentioned in their CASp Code Discussion Groups that a maximum or minimum is considered a hard limit when it comes to... -
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Sifu replied to the thread Rafter thrust.I have had to demonstrate this several times. In the field I had a rafter thrust issue over a bonus room. The rafters were supported... -
YYikes replied to the thread ADAS / 11B 104.1.1 construction tolerance.In 104.1 note the phrase "for design purposes". I totally agree that my plans cannot state a design higher than 5 lbs. But 104.1.1 and...
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Sifu replied to the thread Thoughts On This.I largely agree. The opinion that if it passed inspection means it meets code is wrong IMO. Unfortunately I deal with this type of...
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After removing a flat gypsum board ceiling and the supporting ceiling joists to expose the roof rafters to create a "cathedral ceiling"... -
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arwat23 replied to the thread ADAS / 11B 104.1.1 construction tolerance.I disagree. A minimum OR maximum OR minimum and maximum (range) remove allowances for tolerances, not just having a minimum and maximum...
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A CASp recently reminded be that both ADA and CBC 11B 104.1.1state: "All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances... -
Joe.B replied to the thread ADAS / 11B 104.1.1 construction tolerance.https://www.access-board.gov/research/building/dimensional-tolerances/ -
A CASp recently reminded be that both ADA and CBC 11B 104.1.1state: "All dimensions are subject to conventional industry tolerances...
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Wwwhitney replied to the thread Calculating Outdoor Air in Dwelling Unit.If the air is well mixed within the entire ventilated volume, the air change rate at any point within that volume will be the same. And...
