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Old 12/29/07, 7:44 PM
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Is it acceptable to connect post and beam in a crawlspace with scrap OSB as opposed to simpson ties?
Seems at the least to be less desirable as the OSB is much more likely to suffer deterioration from moisture, but i don't want to make a big deal of it if it's an acceptable building practice.
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Old 12/29/07, 8:07 PM
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Default Re: Post and Beam connection

This set up is acceptable in many parts of the country, but it really depends on a couple other factors.

Is this a retrofit? If so, this would likely be acceptable as an "upgrade" to the support system.

Are you in a seismic zone or high-wind zone? This type of connection is not acceptable in CA new construction. We are in SDC D1 & D2 throughout most of the state. High-wind zones also require listed hardware.



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Old 12/29/07, 8:12 PM
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Default Re: Post and Beam connection

We're in Portland, OR and the seismic requirements ehre are always changing, but we are in a seismic zone.
This is new construction, not a retrofit.
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