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 What's missing from this attic!
[#3] Posted: 06/03/2012 - 3:36:27 PM |  |  |
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No collar ties.
No purlins.
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What's missing from this attic!
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Structural fiberglass.
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What's missing from this attic!
[#11] Posted: 06/04/2012 - 06:05:08 AM | | |
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Plumbing vent was in the small gable at the left end of the house which also had perpendicular joists.
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No fireplace. No chimney. No metal rafter ties or collar ties.
When I mentioned it to the client, he said that the the agent had told him to expect something like that saying "Every damn house that guy built has framing problems."
Fortunately, this should be an easy fix as nothing has really spread yet.
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What's missing from this attic!
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Is that a typical amount of insulation for KY? And what is covering the already undersized vent in the first pic?
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What's missing from this attic!
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Ventilation looks way lacking.
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What's missing from this attic!
[#15] Posted: 06/05/2012 - 2:13:05 PM | | |
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I've seen and installed joists like that with "finger joists" running from closest joist to the rafter. Rafter ties should be used in these instances imo. But No ridge bracing, no collar ties and no purlins. Hack framer...
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Zero attempts at air sealing. Smart huh.
