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Old 12/2/08, 9:47 PM
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The home was built in America but the collar ties came from the Czech Republic.

They must not use the IRC!

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Old 12/3/08, 12:42 AM
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The home was built in America but the collar ties came from the Czech Republic.

They must not use the IRC!

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Old 12/3/08, 12:56 AM
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Interesting Shawn!



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Whoever installed that collar tie was a little too heavy into the wodka! it's not exactly level.




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Also looks like the framer ran out of nails for the rafters.
Should be at least three , toe nailed, on each side.
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