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  1. ResidentialStructGuy

    Roof live load wood duration factor

    Failing in shear, the beam is slope cut at the exterior wall to match existing 2x6 rafters. Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for.
  2. ResidentialStructGuy

    Roof live load wood duration factor

    Do you happen to know if there is a code reference explicitly stating that the 20psf roof live load is a construction live load? The reason I am asking this is a plan reviewer is requesting I use the occupancy live load and it causes a beam to fail... Usually I would just upsize the beam to...
  3. ResidentialStructGuy

    Roof live load wood duration factor

    What duration factor would you use for wood beam supporting a roof live load and roof dead load? Based on the definition of a roof live load in ASCE 7-16 chapter 4 section 4.1, it seems to me that it should be 1.25 (construction live load). This is for a residential structure with a sloped roof...
  4. ResidentialStructGuy

    Tall Crawlspace Foundation Walls

    Usually any thing higher than 14" I check to resist seismic loading.
  5. ResidentialStructGuy

    One Drive - Am I the Last Person Using Dropbox for Business

    We usually directly attach PDF's. When the files are too large, we use Micrsoft Sharepoint.
  6. ResidentialStructGuy

    Cantilevered Wood Floor Joists

    How many joists do you distribute the load from the walls to? I am not familiar with detailing a continuous rim joist to distribute the loads to the cantilever joist. TIA for the insight.
  7. ResidentialStructGuy

    Cantilevered Wood Floor Joists

    PT is probably not required for this case. The way I usually detail this would be to extend the cantilever floor joist to the edge of the wall and provide rim blocking between the joists. This allows the sole plate to bear on the joist instead of using a hanger. I would block every bay at the...
  8. ResidentialStructGuy

    Load Duration Factor CD for wood

    I usually use 60psf live load and Cd=1.0 in this situation.
  9. ResidentialStructGuy

    How often are y’all doing any calcs for single-family residential?

    I also focus on residential structures in California and have to provide a pretty detailed lateral/vertical analysis for almost every project.
  10. ResidentialStructGuy

    Old Simpson Wood Connectors

    Try calling the number on the connector catalog, usually the Simpson engineering support can provide information on legacy products.
  11. ResidentialStructGuy

    Special Inspections for Residential Buildings

    Almost all ahj in the california bay area require a special inspections list completed and submitted before the building permit is approved. Our plans also have the required special inspections listed on the cover sheet.
  12. ResidentialStructGuy

    Hardy Panel on Steel Beam

    It might be worth considering a connection with anchor bolts welded to a plate that can be welded to your steel beam. Similar to https://ssttoolbox.widen.net/view/pdf/2944g75z1v/L-L-SWSBEAM24.pdf?t.download=true&u=cjmyin.
  13. ResidentialStructGuy

    Billing Rates

    Our firm in California Bay Area bills $250 for principals. Most of our work is in residential construction.

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