Jan 24, 2019 · I am curious and trying to get a consensus from other code officials about the use of rough sawn, ungraded lumber from local sawmills for structural projects such as timber frame. I know …

Jun 23, 2011 · It's probably not that difficult to grade lumber. I've done it when the lumber didn't make the grade. I have seen some pretty nasty wood called #2 or better. Things like 3' of wane on the …

Jan 31, 2022 · Using the 2x6 span chart ignores the incised cut which causes the member to be weaker than an uncut member under uniform load on a flat plane, the required concentrated load and the …

Dec 24, 2020 · Use of ungraded rough sawn lumber I am curious and trying to get a consensus from other code officials about the use of rough sawn, ungraded lumber from local sawmills for structural …

Nov 13, 2023 · Around here, a lot of Amish communities and they all produce sawn lumber - mostly white pine, some hemlock - 1x6 to 1x12 and 2x4 to 2x12 - mostly 16'; one near me is offering to 24'.

Oct 12, 2020 · Hi -I am framing a skylight and can not find a framing detail in the code except one for metal rafters. Figure R804.3.5 (1) My rafters are 2" x 6" on 20"...

May 4, 2023 · The just cut a hole and installed a window, most for a 46" rough opening width so just looped off 2 studs. Balloon frame so the sheathing was carrying second floor loads. Well past 100 …

Feb 20, 2024 · I would cut the 5-1/2 curve out of oversized stock but that would be tough to do with engineered lumber which doesn't work for the exposed tail look in the photos.

Aug 26, 2020 · If we get to ignore the plumb cut, then for a 2x4, we can make the level cut just 1.5" in length to get the 1.5" bearing, and put the point of the end of the rafter at the framing exterior wall plane.

Aug 5, 2011 · A 30-inch (762 mm) minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the access opening. The whole point is (according to the original posting)it doesn't have a …