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Depends on the jurisdiction. Here in Virginia, the IRC isn't the code, the Virginia Residential Code is. The VRC is an edited version...

Missed it yesterday. Both are potentially viable, but what's going on down on the first floor? If there's a beam or header down...

At 32', 2x4 chords aren't a big surprise, though the profile adds some complexities that would likely drive up the size in a well...

I think it depends. Generally speaking, I think you did the right thing. But there's something to be said for having the conversation...

The whole point is that the sub-grade is prepared so the slab doesn't. I know a retired super flat consultant who has designed 10s if...

It's because a slab on grade is only as good as the sub-grade beneath it. The reinforcing is only for T&S.

I'm with XR on that. Though I wouldn't remove that wall without careful verification. And while it was likely intended to clear span...

It's either $20/hanger, or that much and more on a specialized insulation scheme that would fit in a 2x12 and meet the...

If the steel has yielded, then more load will result in more deflection and higher concrete compressive stress, but the steel will not...

Tough luck for him, then. I've only seen this happen once "in real life." It was resolved before it got to court. While the...

Yeah. I screwed that up pretty bad...

@KootK : not from my insurer, but a good write up and it aligns with what my insurer tells me. So Your Client Wants to be Additional...

They should probably be made aware that will preclude them from collecting any money from you. It's like getting into a car accident...

Interesting name choice...

Fair. And perhaps I should have said it is a perceived conflict of interest. And, when dealing with homeowners, perception is reality...