Wood Supporting Concrete
Wood Supporting Concrete
(OP)
This subject has been discussed here before, probably beating a dead horse. Nevertheless...
Have a possible project where the client wants to build an earth home on a rock bench. He wants to use PT planks for the roof with sod over, all supported by Glulam Beams. I believe the code states that concrete cannot be supported by wood except under certain situations, such as lateral, but I am wondering on the logic here.
Asside from the huge size of beam that would be required, I am wondering if the problem is inherently in the wood to concrete contact, which could be alleviated with a metal cover bracket between the two.
Any thoughts here?
Have a possible project where the client wants to build an earth home on a rock bench. He wants to use PT planks for the roof with sod over, all supported by Glulam Beams. I believe the code states that concrete cannot be supported by wood except under certain situations, such as lateral, but I am wondering on the logic here.
Asside from the huge size of beam that would be required, I am wondering if the problem is inherently in the wood to concrete contact, which could be alleviated with a metal cover bracket between the two.
Any thoughts here?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask






RE: Wood Supporting Concrete
I don't know what your code states, but our code permits concrete to be supported on wood provided the fire rating is adequate for the occupancy affected.
BA
RE: Wood Supporting Concrete
Both codes allowed lintels to be installed on wood members and support brick. What's the diff??
I just haven't had much reason to violate the rule - if it is still in the code.
RE: Wood Supporting Concrete
RE: Wood Supporting Concrete
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Wood Supporting Concrete
Brad