New Construction

[ncook]

Hey Folks,
I ran into this in a new home the other day. How would you write this up?
Thanks,
Nelson Cook

[brepanshek]

pic 1 appears it could be acceptable pic 2 I know you need to bear on at least 1 1/2" of wood but this concerns me, ask to see the framing inspection approval.

[Carla Horne]

Hi,
I would recommend 3" angle iron bolted on each side of the beam
into the foundation in pic 2 to prevent twisting.
what is your concern in pic 1 ?

Carla

[ncook]

The second pic is of the same beam. There does not appear to be anything to keep the beam from twisting. This was my concern.
Thanks,
Nelson

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by ncook

Hey Folks,
I ran into this in a new home the other day. How would you write this up?
Thanks,
Nelson Cook

Picture 1








Picture 2





Suggestions for new construction.

It appears that the construction methods taken for main girder floor support post and end bearing dose not adequately meet todays standard of practice for its' installation.
Would reccommend evaluation by a Licensed General Contractor to evaluate before closing.

Marcel

[thejnicki]

Marcyl is correct, that would not fly in northern CA..

[tneyedli1]

Originally Posted by ncook

Hey Folks,
I ran into this in a new home the other day. How would you write this up?
Thanks,
Nelson Cook

Vapour barrier not sealed to foundation.
No separation barrier between the wood post and the concrete pad.
Ensure that all light bulbs are in a protective covering or are on wig wags.
Those are just what I see other than those mentioned.
T.Neyedli
www.alphahomeinspections.ca

[Michael Peterson]

Another case of hurry up and get it done. Whose gonna see it anyway. If its new construction the builder should be responsible and have to fix it.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by thejnicki

Marcyl is correct, that would not fly in northern CA..

Nor in San Diego.