2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
(OP)
Is this possible?
I'm not sure about breaking the top plates and how to reinforce the break.
The client wants a few window heads to stop right at the ceiling line.
Balloon frame to the roof in the areas of the flush headers?
Thanks
I'm not sure about breaking the top plates and how to reinforce the break.
The client wants a few window heads to stop right at the ceiling line.
Balloon frame to the roof in the areas of the flush headers?
Thanks






RE: 2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
RE: 2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
You need to engage a local structural engineer on this.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: 2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
However, if it at the ceiling of the second story, it may be doable, but the framing would be more difficult and expensive, as well as possibly unorthodox.
A cross section would help.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
RE: 2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?
Breaking top plates isn't un-doable either - adding a strap with the correct capacity will be needed.
As stated, hire a structural engineer! :)
RE: 2 story wood framed residence...header flush with 2nd floor framing?