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Flotsam7018's latest activity
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread interior truss heel sheathing.This is in regard to the nonplanar case, which I think we can agree relies on load paths that we at least in theory avoid such as cross...
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread Misadventures in Rubber Stamping.Honestly this site should be paying @KootK some of that sweet ad revenue.
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread interior truss heel sheathing.Agreed that for pure lateral restraint it is a wash and why I found the point irrelevant. For the anticipated shear and out of plumbness...
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread Ridge straps.I do the same as phamENG. Check the general notes, for up to 5/8" WSP use 2-1/2" nails minimum, which is the minimum nail length for 90%...
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OP, what type of construction are we talking about? Residential or commercial? IRC or IBC? You mention Special Inspections in your...
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread interior truss heel sheathing.Something like that, yes. With a tall heel the likelihood of imperfections are much higher - from the lumber itself (dimensional lumber...
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread interior truss heel sheathing.Ron: That was just for some levity, I completely agree about not adding cost without justification. That’s why I’m spending the time to...
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Flotsam7018 replied to the thread interior truss heel sheathing.Agreed. However, I'd be much less concerned with a 2x10 without rotational restraint than a 13ft truss heel. Any incidental horizontal...
